Memory Tea at St. Martin’s Centre
Come along and join in our fun activities or just enjoy a cuppa, cake and a chat! Dementia friendly, carers, friends and family welcome. Download the flyer here.
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09
Feb
Tag Archives: dementia
20
Aug
Dancing for the Brain Sessions – from 2 September 2021
EVERY Thursday STARTING ON 2 SEPTEMBER from 1 pm until 3 pm. Are you supporting/caring someone who is experiencingz DEMENTIA or ALZHEIMERS? If YOU ARE then our weekly ‘DANCING for THE BRAIN’ dance is for you. Why not give us a try, come along together and spend a relaxing fun, social afternoon where you can both enjoy dancing and music that you…
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25
Jun
New Dementia Meeting Centre at Howdon Community Hub opens
Age UK North Tyneside has launched the first North East Dementia Meeting centre at the Family Gateway’s Howdon Hub. Life-changing centres where people living with Dementia and their families can receive vital support are set to appear in the North East for the first time. These life-changing centres provide a place for people living with Dementia and their…
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25
Jun
Be an Age UK North Tyneside Befriender
Find out more about becoming a befriender with Age UK North Tyneside in this lovely video featuring Befriending Co-ordinator Beverley Swan. They are also recruiting for a number of other volunteer roles. Click the links to find out more. Befriending Volunteer Dementia Connections Activities Volunteer Dementia Connections Meeting Centre Volunteer Volunteer Advocate (with EveryDay Care &…
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20
Jan
New workshops from the North Tyneside Carers’ Centre
Supporting Adult Carers during Covid: Tuesday 26 January, 2pm to 3pm Become a Dementia Friend: Thursday 4 February, 11am to 12pm Carers Awareness: Thursday 11 February, 2pm to 3.30pm Click on the links for more information, or email training@ntcarers.co.uk
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02
Oct
Useful information for those affected by dementia
Dementia UK has just published five new leaflets to support people receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Written by their team of Admiral Nurses, they cover the following topics: The emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis, how roles and relationships might change, dealing with stigma, staying healthy, dementia and driving. The new leaflets and many others…
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14
Sep
Take on your own Memory Walk this September
Defeating dementia starts with a single step Memory Walk may look a little different this year, but completing your own walk is a fun and flexible way to make a real difference and every pound raised is one step closer towards life-changing dementia breakthroughs. Whether you complete it on your own, with your household or…
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17
Jun
Alzheimer’s Society Companion Call Line
The Alzheimer’s Society are currently providing a Companion Calls service and anyone with dementia who would benefit from a chat with a volunteer can be referred to the companion calls service by calling Dementia Connect on 0333 150 3456. You can find out more about this service at this link https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/companion-calls
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28
Jan
Sew for a Good Cause
Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am at Forest Hall LibraryJoin our weekly sewing group making fidgets for people with dementia. It is free to attend and all materials are provided. If you like sewing and would like to get involved, drop in to the next session. Everyone is welcome! Download poster here.
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16
Mar
North Tyneside Safe Place Project
The Safe Place scheme is aimed at any adult who may be vulnerable as a result of problems with their physical or mental health or because they have a learning disability. They may be experiencing dementia, be anxious, lost, upset or afraid. Members of the Safe Places scheme carry a scheme card and/or a Safe…
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