Memory Book
The Memory Book is a children’s picture book which features "a reassuring story about the love between a little girl and her grandma, with practical information to help young children understand dementia and the changes it can bring". Author Louise Gooding shares a reading of the book, followed by a discussion of the issues raised. Recorded March 2023.
Orchestra Vitae
Orchestra Vitae share classic and modern hits with carers at our Share and Learn session. Recorded January 2021.
Art talks
Ines from the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust explores the life and work of Marie-Louise von Motesiczky, an Austrian artist who cared for her mother. Trigger warning - artwork with partial nudity.
Trigger Warning: Nudity displayed on two artworks (also included on slide two). Recording of our Share and Learn presentation about LGBTQ+ History Month and activism, Queer artists, Queer joy, and more.
Links to videos mentioned in the session:
LGBT+ History Month 2022 Assembly - Your Journey of Life: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMUQ1jDJ9Xk
Queer Eye: Season 6 | Official Trailer | Netflix: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yo2ohiqF4o
Arlo Parks - Hope (Official Video): www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d-blfWHSng
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