The Golden Times

Dementia. We're in this together.

Reminiscence can improve the mood, cognitive ability and well-being of those with mild to moderate dementia. 

About Us

The Golden Times is a weekly subscription newspaper written for the elderly in general and for people with early to mid stage dementia.

Each edition is professionally written and includes Reminiscence Articles, This Week in History, Old News Stories, Activities, Quizzes and Puzzles.

The Golden Times is written with the aim of improving the memory and stimulating the mind. Scientific research shows that reminiscing about old times can improve memory and limit the effects of dementia.

How to use The Golden Times

The Golden Times can be used in many ways.

• Reminiscence & Activity Sessions.                            Activity Co-Ordinators and carers alike can use the newspaper to lead interesting and factual reminiscence session without hours of planning beforehand. We know time is precious in carework and the less time spent planning activities the better.
• Weekly Newspaper                                                     Many like to read The Golden Times as a Newspaper and will share stories with visitors, carers and other service users. It provides an opportunity for impromptu reminiscence and can help visitors connect with their loved ones. This is especially beneficial to families of people with dementia where the newspaper can help them reconnect in many ways. Print out as many copies as necessary so those who choose to stay in their rooms are included in the weekly gossip.      
• Create the Right Impression Sending out a copy of The Golden Times with your brochure will help promote your home by showing your dedication to providing quality activities for service users. Having a copy on display by the Visitor's Book will also show families, visitors & professionals your commitment. CQC and CSSIW inspectors are bound to be impressed!