More and more people are living with dementia in Scotland or supporting loved ones through dementia.
Reading is Caring helps both people living with dementia and those who care for them to use reading and sensory experiences to create special moments of connections, spark memories and relieve stress.
Reading is Caring was fantastic. The stories bring mum into the here and now. She laughs, she’s interested and engaged. I get a glimpse of her personality again, which is lovely for both of us.
By creating these moments of positivity – a memory, a hint of a smile or laughter – sharing stories together can provide enjoyment and comfort to the person living with dementia and the person caring for them, helping to maintain their loving relationship.
The training is free to attend and we work with people individually who have been trained to help them put into practice what they have learned.
We have huge ambitions to grow Reading is Caring across Scotland. The only thing stopping us is funding.
You can help to reach more people living with and affected by dementia.
Donate to Reading is Caring today
Where does my donation go?
Your donation will go directly to Reading is Caring and help people like Rhona and her mum, Mary.
Reading is Caring has been such a positive, uplifting experience. It's given me an opportunity to spend lovely times with my mum, rather than being anxious about what to do to help her engage or just watching her sleep.
- £10 could pay for a Reading is Caring handbook which equips carers with the tools, inspiration and techniques to use what they have learned with their loved one
- £25 could pay for one hour of respite care so that someone can take part in Reading is Caring if their personal situation means they are unable to leave the person they care for alone
- £170 could pay for a person caring for someone living with dementia to be trained in Reading is Caring
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How can I take part in Reading is Caring?
If you are caring for someone living with dementia, learn more about what the training involves, where we are currently delivering the programme and how you can take part in Reading is Caring training.