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Older people
Memory café
A relaxed fortnightly café for people living with dementia and the family members who care for them.
Price
Free
- Who it's for
- People with dementia & carers
- Type
- Our programmes
Registered charity in England & Wales
Overview
Memory café, explained.
Our memory café is a warm, understanding place to spend an afternoon together. There's music, crafts, reminiscence activities and plenty of tea and cake, while carers can talk to each other and to our dementia support worker about what's helping and what isn't.
What's included
- Music, crafts and reminiscence activities
- Dementia-friendly space and trained volunteers
- Peer support for carers
- Guest talks on benefits, legal and care options
- Free transport for those who need it
How it works
- 01Call us or just come along
- 02A volunteer welcomes you and makes introductions
- 03Join in with as much or as little as you like
- 04Carers can book a one-to-one with our support worker
Good to know
- No diagnosis needed
- Carers are welcome to come on their own
- Fully accessible venue with parking
Older people
Free
- For
- People with dementia & carers
- Duration
- Every other Thursday, 2pm – 4pm
- Type
- Our programmes
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