Hosted by Dementia Friendly Alton
Pop in for a cuppa and catch up with the team and other members before the session starts.
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Dementia Support Group
Support group for anyone with dementia and their carers, hosted by Sunnybank House Care Home.
We meet every Monday afternoon at 2pm – 3.30pm for conversation, activities and we also have entertainment some weeks.
Support is available at the group from an experienced dementia team.
Tea and Cake provided. FREE OF CHARGE
Carer’s Cafe at Portsdown View Care Home
Portsdown View Care Home offers a warm welcome in a safe, non-judgemental and friendly space. Each month’s carer’s café is open to people affected by dementia and their relatives, friends and carers, as well as anyone of ‘a certain age’ who’d like to join them for a sociable afternoon.
Come and try out some relaxing craft activities and puzzles, order a drink or snack from our cafe bar and enjoy the chance to have a good old-fashioned natter in good company.
No need to book, just turn up and join in!
Please contact Portsdown View Care Home for more information. Contact details below.
Knit & Natter
Hosted by the Sunnybank Care Home team. Knit & Natter; Join us for a coffee, cake a natter and even some knitting!
Suitable for people living with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Carers welcome.
This is a free event, no need to book, just turn up and join in.
Cuppa Club Memory Café
The Point in Eastleigh welcomes you for a warm welcome in a safe, non-judgemental and friendly space. Each month’s memory café is open to people affected by dementia and their relatives, friends and carers, as well as anyone of ‘a certain age’ who’d like to join them for a sociable afternoon.
Come and try out some relaxing craft activities and puzzles, order a drink or snack from our cafe bar and enjoy the chance to have a good old-fashioned natter in good company.
No need to book just turn up and join in!
Sunflower Cafe, Bordon
Hosted by Right at Home and Andover Mind, offering a friendly welcome to those with dementia, their carers and loved ones. Join is for a cuppa and cake. We have a variety of activities for people to enjoy, such as quizzes, music, bingo, art, crafts, speakers and outings with an opportunity to gather information and support.
This is a free event but booking is required. Please call 01420 481716.
Singing with Traci
Fun sing-along with singer/guitarist Traci Kennedy. Songs mainly from the 1960s and 1970s, but requests taken. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere where you can join in as little or as much as you like. If you’d prefer to just sit and listen, or maybe shake an instrument, then that’s OK too. This is NOT a choir.
There is a charge of £4.00 per person, which includes tea/coffee with biscuits – or even cake on special occasions !
More information available from Pamela on: 01794 501605 or Greenbuttercupdementiaservices@gmail.com.
Active Dementia Exercise Group – Petersfield
A Dementia Friendly exercise group hosted by Winton House. Exercise is beneficial for physical and mental wellbeing and can improve quality of life for all people in all stages of dementia. This activity helps both people with dementia and their carers.
Meeting first Wednesday of the month 2.30 – 4.00pm
Qualified tutor Beth Svarovska
Followed by tea and homemade cakes and opportunity to chat.
Suitable for people with early-mid dementia. The cost per session is £5 but carers are free.
New Milton Support & Social Group
Hosted by Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW and led by an amazing team of volunteers.
Join us every Wednesday at St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, 1.30pm – 3.30pm for our weekly social meet-up.
Activities include; arts & crafts, reminiscence, cognitive stimulation games and quizzes, and conversation. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.
Some weeks we will have guest speakers talking about health and social care, finance and benefits, wellbeing, and coping strategies.
The event is for anyone and everyone living with dementia, be it the person with dementia, their family and friends, or their carers.
No need to book, just turn up and join in!
You can also book a 1:1 appointment with a Dementia Support worker if you need help with form filling, claiming attendance allowance, information about Power of Attorney, home help, respite, or residential care. Call the helpline on 0344 324 6589 to book your appointment.
There is no charge but donations are gratefully received.
Basingstoke Support & Social Group
Hosted by Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW. Join us every Monday at St Michael’s Church Cottage Hall, 1.30pm – 3.30pm for our weekly social meet-up.
Activities include; arts & crafts, reminiscence, cognitive stimulation games, quizzes, and conversation. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.
Some weeks we will have guest speakers talking about health and social care, finance and benefits, wellbeing, and coping strategies.
The event is for anyone and everyone living with dementia, be it the person with dementia, their family and friends, or their carers.
No need to book, just turn up and join in!
You can also book a 1:1 appointment with a Dementia Support Advisor if you need help with form filling, claiming attendance allowance, council tax reduction, or information about Power of Attorney, home help, respite, or residential care. Call the helpline on 0344 324 6589 to book your appointment.
There is no charge as the group this year is funded by UK Government and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, but donations are gratefully received to ensure that we have funds to continue the group in the longer term.
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