Living well with dementia sessions

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Dementia groups in Northumberland: living well with dementia

 

These weekly dementia groups in Northumberland from Royal Voluntary Service are designed for people with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairment. The sessions offer a range of stimulating and purposeful activities that promote good physical health and mental wellbeing. These include crafts, cookery, nature-based activities, games, puzzles and gentle exercise sessions. Activities can also help with maintaining social skills. Carers are welcome and can take part in the morning sessions and join the group for lunch if they wish.

Berwick Youth Hostel TD15 1HJ: every Monday (not Bank Holidays) 10.00am to 2.00pm.

£12.50 per session including lunch for individuals with dementia (£5.00 for carers if having lunch).

Alnwick Cricket Club NE66 1BL: every Wednesday 10.00am to 2.00pm.

£12.50 per session including lunch for individuals with dementia (£4.50 for carers if having lunch).

Beaconhill Community Centre, Cramlington: NE23 8EH. Every Thursday 10.00am – 2.00pm.

£12.50 per session including lunch for individuals with dementia (£4.50 for carers if having lunch).

For more information or to book please contact Margaret by emailing: margaret.facey@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or call: 07500 033349.

 

What is dementia?

The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These changes are often small to start with, but for someone with dementia they have become severe enough to affect daily life. A person with dementia may also experience changes in their mood or behaviour.

Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but not the only one. The specific symptoms that someone with dementia experiences will depend on the parts of the brain that are damaged and the disease that is causing the dementia. (Alzheimer’s Society).

 

Find more information about dementia support and activities at our dementia page.