Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be upsetting and overwhelming. It's often difficult to talk openly and it's common to feel isolated, but you're not alone. These sessions aim to help you understand and cope with the changes ahead and spend time and share with other newly diagnosed people and families. We design and deliver ... Read more
The Didcot Memory Cafe is a great place to sit down with a cup of tea and meet people who are in the same situation as you. Tea, coffee, and other refreshments will be provided. Parking is available and a bus stop is nearby. The venue is also wheelchair accessible. The cafe runs every other ... Read more
Moorside Place Extra Care Housing (OSJCT) in Kidlington hosts our monthly Making Memories Cafe. Providing a welcoming and relaxing lounge for supporting anyone affected by a dementia diagnosis and their families/carers/friends. This is a friendly space to enjoy coffee, cake and companionship to promote living well with dementia and wellbeing; plus a chance to develop ... Read more
A social group for people to meet each other, share stories and experiences. The group runs on the 4th Wednesday of every month, from 11am - 1pm. For more information or to let us know you're coming, please email youngonset@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Our sharing sessions bring people living with dementia together, to learn, talk openly and make new connections. What to expect: We understand that being given a diagnosis of dementia can be difficult to come to terms with and it’s easy to feel alone. Our sharing sessions give people living with dementia the opportunity to meet ... Read more
A welcoming and supportive environment for everyone with memory problems and their carers on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. One of our Dementia Advisers will come along to answer any questions you have about dementia, being a carer, and what support we can provide. For more information, please ... Read more
A celebration of the upcoming International Day of Older People where a wide range of organisations and support services will be coming together to help local older people. We'll be there to talk to you about any memory concerns, whether for yourself, a close friend, or someone else. We'll be joined by Age UK Oxfordshire, ... Read more
Do you want to have a better understanding of dementia? Then come along to our education session for informal carers. It's a two-hour, in-person session where you get to meet our team and ask the questions you want to know. The session will cover three main topics: What is dementia? Understanding dementia – exploring topics ... Read more
The Forget Me Not Cafe is a great opportunity for those in and around Carterton to connect with their community. The cafe is designed for people living with dementia, their family and carers. One of our Dementia Advisers will attend these sessions to help anyone needing information, advice, and guidance with dementia. The Cafe runs ... Read more
Are you worried about your memory, or the memory of someone you care for? Whether you've got a diagnosis or not, our local Advisers would love to talk with you about the support we could offer. For example, we can provide advice and support with: Allowances & Benefits Power of Attorney Planning for the future ... Read more
The Chinnor Forget Me Knot Cafe is a friendly morning space that provides information, peer support and fun activities which are aimed to help with coordination, brain stimulation, and general health and wellbeing, for people living with dementia, mental health issues, illness, old age or isolation. All are welcome – come along with your carer. ... Read more
Do you want to talk to one of our Dementia Advisers in a friendly space and get your questions answered? Taking place on the last monday of every month, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Elmbrook Court Care Home opens its doors to welcome everyone. The friendship cafe invites the whole community to come along and engage ... Read more
A place for anyone with dementia, their carers, and family to drop-in and meet with a Dementia Adviser for advice and support on: How to support someone living with dementia Local services, social groups, and leisure opportunities Staying independent and adaptations for the home Legal issues, finances, benefits, and allowances First Tuesday of every month. ... Read more
This musical memory cafe boasts live music from local singers and groups for you to enjoy. It's a warm and safe environment for people living with dementia and their carers to socialise and relax. The Harwellian Club has a bar where you can purchase refreshments also. It costs £2.50 per person to attend, or it's ... Read more
Do you want a better understanding of dementia? We’ve been hosting education sessions for informal carers all over the county. Yet, we know that some people may struggle to get to our events, so we’ve decided to go online for this edition of ‘Understanding dementia for informal carers’. The two hour session will cover three ... Read more
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