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Event hopes to help those with dementia to continue their love of reading

Friday, 4 July 2025 13:54

The Alzheimer's Society is working in partnership with Douglas City Library

A range of books is being made available at Douglas City Library to help people with dementia continue to enjoy reading.

The Alzheimer's Society has been working with the library to organise an event today (Friday 4 July) to help people at all stages of the condition.

It will be on between 11am and 4pm.

Claire Cubberly is from the Isle of Man's branch of the charity.

She says reading can be more challenging when someone's information retention is impacted:

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