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Young At Heart ULO CIC Celebrates Student Volunteering at the Volun-cheers Awards 2026

Young At Heart ULO CIC Celebrates Student Volunteering at the Volun-cheers Awards 2026

On Thursday 7th May 2026, representatives from Young At Heart ULO CIC attended the Volun-cheers Volunteering Awards at the Digital Life Building at Teesside University. The event celebrated the incredible contribution made by student volunteers involved in the Volun-tees programme and recognised the impact volunteering has across local communities and partner organisations. Young At Heart ULO CIC was proud to attend as one of the programme’s community partners, having welcomed a number of students from Read more

National Recognition for Local Care: Young at Heart ULO CIC Wins UK Dementia Award

Young at Heart ULO CIC is proud to share that we have won the national award for Carer Support and Respite at the UK Dementia Awards, held at Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire, on Thursday 30th April. The day began with a drinks reception in the morning and continued through to the afternoon awards ceremony. It was a warm and emotional day, bringing together organisations from across the country, all working to support people living with dementia Read more

National Recognition for Local Care: Young at Heart ULO CIC Wins UK Dementia Award

GPS Trackers and Dementia: Safety, Choice, and Ethical Considerations

As dementia progresses, families and carers often begin to think about safety in new and sometimes complex ways. One topic that comes up regularly is the use of GPS tracking devices — and whether they are the right choice for the person they support. What Is a GPS Tracker? A GPS (Global Positioning System) tracker is a device that uses satellite technology to determine the location of a person or object in real time. In Read more

Dementia Lanyards: Helpful Signal or Unfair Expectation?

From time to time, the question arises about whether people living with dementia should wear something that identifies their condition in public. Suggestions often include a lanyard, badge, or pin that signals to others that the person has dementia and may need a little patience or understanding. At first glance, the idea appears practical. If people knew the reason behind certain behaviours, perhaps situations would be interpreted differently and misunderstandings could be avoided. However, the Read more