Digital Inclusion with CRCC | Dementia Toolkit Series | Cornwall Memory Cafe Podcast #28

In this episode of the Dementia Together Toolkit podcast, Anna Lempriere speaks with Jane and Jay from the Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) about technology-enabled care and how digital support can improve life for people living with dementia and their carers.

Learn how CRCC’s Digital Together project – in partnership with Cornwall Council and others – is making technology more accessible across Cornwall. From free tablet loans and digital skills training to helpful devices like Alexa and virtual reality tools, this episode explores how simple tech can enhance independence, safety, and connection.

🧠 Topics include:
Digital lending schemes through CRCC and Cornwall Council
Tech support and taster workshops in Memory Cafes
Helping carers set reminders and manage routines
Accessibility in rural areas
Using Alexa, tablets, and VR to support wellbeing

This series is created by the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network, part of disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, to provide clear, supportive guidance for anyone affected by dementia.