Recognii News

  • Are you a good listener?

    by Fiona Wright
    Communicating with a loved one with dementia can be a challenge. Often it's down to carers to initiate conversations and make suggestions, but it's...

  • Treat loved ones to their favourite retro sweeties

    by Fiona Wright
     June is National Candy Month (like we need an excuse!) and this year will mark over 100 years of commercial candy and sweet production in the UK....

  • Happy Birthday Clint Eastwood

    by Fiona Wright
    Clint was born today in 1930, and celebrates his 92nd year. Most famous for his Spaghetti Westerns and Dirty Harry movies, the acclaimed actor and ...

  • Free DVD for all Admiral nurses

    by Fiona Wright
      Admiral nurses caring for people living with dementia in the community do fantastic work. Part of their job is to support relatives and carers, w...

  • Walking back to happiness

    by Fiona Wright
      It’s national walking month and the weather is really warming up now. It’s amazing how quickly everything seems to have greened up outside, with ...

  • Getting old and young together this weekend

    by Fiona Wright
    Today we're celebrating relationships across the age divide as it's Global Intergenerational Awareness Week (I promise we are not making that title...

  • It's World Penguin Day - who knew?

    by Fiona Wright
    Just as well we've included the best ever penguin clip on our DVD. Your dementia loved one will instantly recognise their distinct black and white ...

  • April showers in Stress Awareness Month

    by Fiona Wright
    Brilliant sunshine and balmy weather one minute, rain and hail the next - no wonder we Brits are obsessed with the weather, it's possible to have a...

  • It's Easter soon and a Recognii DVD brings as much pleasure and joy as Chocolate!

    by Fiona Wright
    Don't just take chocolate to dementia loved ones this Easter. Try a copy of Recognii. It's an ideal gift. It can be watched over and over again, fo...

  • Oh no - we nearly missed National Hat Wearing Day!

    by Fiona Wright
    We couldn't let it pass without giving a nod to Lottie and Evie, our fantastic Recognii kids trying out all manner of headwear accompanied, natural...

  • Happy 100th Birthday Doris Day

    by Fiona Wright
    The very beautiful and multi-talented Doris Day would have reached her centenary today. As well as being in our Silver Screen Showreel, we also fea...

  • April is National Pet Month...

    by Fiona Wright
    ...and it's well known that animal-assisted interventions can often improve self-esteem and confidence in people with dementia. It can also promote...