Arts & Crafts for People living with Dementia and their Carers

Hosted by Greenbuttercup CIC, this session we will be making Easter Crafts from recycled egg boxes.

No experience necessary and all instruction, materials and tea/coffee included in the £4.00 per person entry price.

These sessions are popular so booking is essential. For more information or to book your place contact Pamela on: 01794 501605 or Greenbuttercupdementiaservices@gmail.com.

Access Care Information Stand at Stockbridge Community Market

If you are living with dementia or caring for someone with the condition and need help or signposting to care and support services in the area, pop along to see the Access Care team at the Stockbridge Community Market at Stockbridge Town Hall every Thursday 9.30am-11.30am.

For more information call Access Care on 01264 319399.

A wonderful Community Market with help and advice on care and later life matters supported by Access Care, Gold Standard Live-in Care Since 1994.
Also Cakes, plants, crafts, vegetables, refreshments and much more…

Musical Moments – Fareham

This is a free event hosted by Florence Court Care Home in partnership with Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW.

A drop in afternoon for family, friends, carers and those living with dementia. Enjoy a safe, relaxed afternoon singing to enhance wellbeing and an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns with others. A selection of snacks and refreshments will be available in the beautiful environment of Florence Court Care Home in Segensworth, near Fareham. No need to book, just turn up and join in!

A 45minute musical session, followed by refreshments. 2pm-3.30pm.

The event and is open to anyone and everyone living with dementia, but particularly beneficial for people living with mid/later stage dementia, as singing can relieve symptoms and enhance mood.

For more information call Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW on 0344 324 6589.

Waterlooville Support & Social Group

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW every second Wednesday each month, 11am – 1pm for our monthly social meet-up.

Activities include; arts & crafts, reminiscence, cognitive stimulation games, quizzes, and conversation. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.

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, Blue Badge or 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 or talk to your Group Coordinator.

Dance Class for Carers

Hosted by Dementia Friendly Alton,  exercise to music at your own pace with an option to use a chair if needed. This informal movement to music group offers carer support a cuppa and a chat.

No need to book, just turn up and join in! £3 per session.

Alzheimer Café Isle Of Wight – Ryde

Hosted by Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight, Ryde Alzheimer Café is held at the church hall, All Saints’ Church, Queens Road, Ryde PO33 3AF, from 11.30am – 1.30pm, on the first Wednesday of each month (not January).

An informal, supportive and friendly atmosphere for people whose lives have been affected by dementia.

Each month an informative presentation relating to dementia is given, there is time to discuss dementia related issues in a relaxed atmosphere, with coffee/tea and cakes being served.

There is no charge to attend an Alzheimer Café, however, donations are welcomed.

Please see organiser and venue details below.

We recommend that you contact the organiser prior to your first visit to ensure the event is taking place.

 

Alzheimer Café Isle Of Wight – Newport

Newport Alzheimer Café is held at the Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport, PO30 3BE from 6pm – 8pm, on the last Thursday of each month.

An informal, supportive and friendly atmosphere for people whose lives have been affected by dementia.

Each month an informative presentation relating to dementia is given, there is time to discuss dementia related issues in a relaxed atmosphere, with light refreshments being served.

There is no charge to attend an Alzheimer Café, however, donations are welcomed.

Please see organiser and venue details below.

We recommend that you contact the organiser prior to your first visit to ensure the event is taking place.

 

Friendship Lunch

Join Dementia Friendly Alton every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for a light lunch from £2.00 or Friday for fish and chips for £4.00! Enjoy a chat and meal with friends after or before joining in with planned activities.

Music Cafe / Dementia Cafe

Join Dementia Friendly Alton every Friday to listen to a variety of live music and/or enjoy a sing along hosted by a variety of wonderful musicians.

It’s free to attend, just turn up and join in!

Love to Move at Alton Assembly Rooms

Join George at Alton Assembly Rooms for a fun seated exercise class based on a programme developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation which aims to increase strength, flexibility and confidence. Repeat and alternate movements are a great work out for the brain too!

It’s free to attend, just turn up and join in!