Dementia
Friends of Stour Connect – Update
The Stour Connect cafe is open 9.30-1.30 Mondays to Thursdays. On Mondays there is a community breakfast social club. Outdoor courtyard seating area available Meals on Wheels service covers Marnhull, Child Okeford, Hazelbury Bryan, Motcombe, The Stours, Kington Magna, Stalbridge, Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton areas. The cost is £6.50 or £7.50 with pudding. No …
Our Working Lives Reminiscence 7th Feb – shaftesbury library- Click read more to see poster.
At Shaftesbury Library .
Jolly Days Out in Dorset
As part of Picnic in the Parks, Sarah Rampton from In Jolly Good Company features in a series of short films, exploring various places in Dorset and speaking to those that live or work there. See: https://www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/park-event/jolly-days/ https://www.injollygoodcompany.com/ There are also videos focusing on arts and crafts and sketching.
Shaftesbury Library Reminiscence Group – 13th December
The Shaftesbury Library Reminiscence group will be getting together for a festive treat on Monday 13th December between 2.30 pm and 3.30pm. The theme of this afternoon will be Christmas Traditions where participants will be encouraged to share their memories of the festive season. Tea and cakes will be served.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in Shaftesbury – Starts Soon!
A new 14 week course for those with a diagnosis of dementia starts on 13th October at Lindlar Hall in Shaftesbury. This will be a closed group and there is a maximum of 8 people. Contact 01305 269444 for more details about how to get/make a referral. This is run by Age Uk North, South …
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Face-to-Face Dementia Training – Dorset Healthcare
Dorset Healthcare are providing a free workshop, held face-to-face in small groups for those who care for someone with dementia. They can also be attended virtually, if you prefer. The course covers things such as how best to respond to odd behaviour/communication, what the symptoms are, how to cope with the stresses of caring and …
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“Melodies Remembered” – New Shaftesbury Group
Fortnightly from 19th August 2 pm – 4 pm. Social and Singing Shaftesbury Sports Bar/Football Club