Dementia Active is a charity with an established track record in providing social activity groups for people with dementia. The benefits are two-fold, we provide social support and a sense of community for those that attend and well needed respite for family carers.
We create and run these groups from a warm, purpose-built environments zoned for different activities throughout the day. Our team are highly trained and experienced in dementia care, with many having worked in the care industry. Our days are structured around the principles outlined in our formalised curriculum to ensure maximum interaction and brain stimulation.
Our goal is simple, to ensure that people with dementia do not become isolated within society, to supply an environment that is welcoming and appropriate for the needs of people with dementia and to deliver structured fun activities that are known to stimulate the brain. (CST)
The benefits for the attendees :-
* Proven cognitive stimulation through structured activities and a formalised curriculum that stimulates brain engagement and interaction
* Proven impact on attendees’ verbal communication skills
* Enhanced levels of energy and social interaction
* High ratio of staff to attendees to ensure personalised support
* A hot 3 course nutritional lunch served restaurant style.
* Access to a warm, comfortable and fully accessible building zoned for different activities scheduled throughout the day.
* A range of activities ranging from topical discussions to gentle exercise, dancing, arts & crafts, singing and every few weeks a visit from a professional entertainer.
* Local transport with collection and return home for those that have no alternative travel arrangements.
The benefits for family friends and carers of the attendees
* Dementia Active is a group that understands the challenges that carers experience. We offer meaningful support and a friendly ear.
* We give carers well-needed time and a break. Being a carer can be exhausting and relentless. Having a structured amount of ‘me’ time is a lifeline for many.