Are you a carer for a loved one who has advanced dementia and has experienced a traumatic event earlier in life?
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Alzheimer’s Society – Chipping Sodbury Tea Dance
Alzheimer’s Society’s Chipping Sodbury tea dance is an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing.
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Supporting you to live well with dementia.
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UPDATE 21/09/2022: Bristol Dementia Charities Network (BDCN) invite you to their free online event on the new date Tuesday 18th October 10AM – 12PM, to learn more about public transport in Bristol and how it affects people living with dementia.
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Alive Activities invites you to come and meet their team, try some activities and find out about their new service for people with dementia.
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Bristol Dementia Charities Network (BDCN) would like to invite you to their free online event on Thursday 22nd September, 10.30AM -12PM, to learn more about public transport in Bristol and how it affects people living with dementia.
Continue reading “BDCN – Bristol Public Transport & Dementia Online Event”Friends Together – Dementia accessible café
All Saints’ Friends Together dementia friendly café is welcoming people for conversation, support and fun reminiscence activities. Continue reading “Friends Together – Dementia accessible café”
Alzheimer’s Society – Assisting People with Dementia Booklet
Alzheimer’s Society have uploaded a new resource for carers assisting people with dementia.
Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Society – Assisting People with Dementia Booklet”Art Together – art therapy group for people living with dementia
Art Together is an art therapy group at Redcatch Community Garden. The group is for over 55s who are living with dementia and have become isolated or have lost confidence due to the pandemic. Carers can attend and take part with the person they care for.
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University of Bristol is seeking people diagnosed less than four years ago, to explore the need for post-diagnostic support. What works for people living with dementia, and their ideas for improvement.
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Alive, a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers have some great activities lined up for April and May!
Continue reading “Alive Activities – Upcoming April & May events”Healthwatch – Dementia Carers Support Map
Healthwatch Bristol and Healthwatch South Gloucestershire have mapped the local and national support available to support people who care for loved ones with dementia and assist professionals seeking to advise people who care for people with dementia.
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Please note that this workshop is being organised by South Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance.
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Free webinar: supporting young people with Dementia
A free dementia webinar will take place on Wednesday 28 October at 2pm. Go along to learn more about dementia in young people of working age. Continue reading “Free webinar: supporting young people with Dementia”
New safety wristband for people with dementia
A new tech wristband has been launched in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and Somerset to help improve the safety of people with dementia. Continue reading “New safety wristband for people with dementia”
Marie Curie survey for end of life carers
Marie Curie is working to improve their online information for end of life carers. They have developed a questionnaire to ask carers about their experiences and needs. Continue reading “Marie Curie survey for end of life carers”
Dementia carers – coronavirus local support
Since the coronavirus, many carers are struggling. However, we recognise the particular challenges for those who are looking after someone with dementia through coronavirus. Continue reading “Dementia carers – coronavirus local support”
Free online dementia course for carers
Be prepared for the future – learn to understand dementia as it progresses and how to seek support.
Free online dementia care course
Learn how to prepare for the future and be better supported for yourself and the person you care for.
Free public evening of short talks on dementia research for carers
Thursday 18th July 2019 (doors open at 6.30pm, talks start at 7pm, finish 8.30pm)
BAWA Health and Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, BS34 7RG.
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