Health Charities That specialise in Dementia

Our catchphrase is "Community support for those living with dementia". We provide a fortnightly Cafe for dementia sufferers and their carers to meet other individuals and volunteers so as to share experiences and signpost where support may be found. We also provide outings and other functions for their enjoyment. There is a support fund run by the trustees to assist carers as needs arise.

Inspiring and supporting practical actions within the parishes of the RC Diocese of Leeds by:- SHARING best practice through our website www.growingoldgracefully.org.uk- HELPING create local solutions to local needs - OFFERING information, support and advice to parishes- ENCOURAGING dementia-friendly parishes.

The Shop! is managed by a core group of 8 people overseen by 3 Trustees.We provide a welcome & friendly cafe environment at 89 Selsey High Street. A place to chat, meet & make new friends in the community. We especially want to provide a safe place for the lonely etc.In the afternoons local Community Groups - Dementia Awareness, Shut Ins, Learning Difficulties, use the shop.

Music for the Memory uses singing to bring together local people from all walks of life with any form of mild to moderate dementia together with their carers in a friendly and fun activity.

We run dementia cafes one a month in Atherton library and most of our work at the moment is the distribution of our "guardian angels" (wristbands / key rings / bag tag / badge) to anyone living with dementia.

Tavistock Memory Cafe is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Tavistock, Devon. The Cafe provides a range of activities for those living with dementia and offers sessions where carers can obtain support, advice and information. We are grateful for our excellent volunteers and we're always pleased to hear from more! We support other local Dementia Friendly initiatives.

Aims:To support people with memory loss and their carers in the Minehead area.To maintain community involvement by providing a range of activities.To raise awareness of dementia by working with local businesses, organisations and the general public.

The Dengie D-Caf aims to promote a good quality of life for people living with dementia on the Dengie Peninsula, as well as their carers, friends and family. It provides opportunities for people to engage in meaningful activities that meet individual social, emotional and physical needs. It also raises awareness of the issues that can affect members and helps them access support and information.

The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.

We run a Memory Cafe for those suffering from dementia and their carers, provide weekly refreshments to the local Walking for Health group, hold a Homework and Learning Support Club for primary aged children during school term time and organise youth activities as part of the Gaff Youth Project. We have also launched a Gentle Exercise Class for people wanting to maintain strength and fitness.

Our strategic objective is to make the Keynsham and Saltford community more aware and supportive of people living with dementia and their families, friends and carers. Do do this we run Music for the Mind sessions twice monthly, we train people to become Dementia Friends and we identify issues and promote action to improve the lives of those living with dementia.

The Kathleen Morrish Will Trust Charity will make donations to such charitable institution or institutions with the UK at such time or times and in such manner as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit with a wish for charities working in the fields of research into and the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and also animal welfare.

The charity creates community for those that are losing theirs by directing support and relief to people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of their dementia and memory loss.The charity does so by providing the cared for and their carers with regular access to singing/music sessions, nourishing food and social eating.

Twice weekly memory cafe to support dementia sufferers and their carers.

The charity provides a range of social and information activities for people with dementia and their carers. Regular social meetings and information is provided by guest speakers, our website and newsletter. In addition we have regular excursions to places of interest. The activities are designed to avoid social isolation and to keep our members physically and mentally active.

Giving talks to community groups about the legal aspects of the dementia journey. Speaking to people living with dementia on the phone or via email about specific queries they have in relation to their own situation. Raising awareness of the illness and fundraising for ourselves.

Fund raising; dissemination of information and advice; social events and outings; financial assistance with education and training;raising awareness of dementia and mental health issues.

Raising money to purchase a derelict village toilet and rebuild it into a health and well being centre for Silverton and its surrounding area. The main aim of this will be to provide care for dementia sufferers and their carers. In addition we intend to provide specialist treatments such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Chiropody and Stroke Therapy.

EKIDS provide a range of support groups for those living with dementia and their carers across Thanet and East Kent. The support groups enable carers to gain access to help and advice from the experienced former carers who run all the groups, and from healthcare and other professionals who also attend them, in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

To provide day care facilities to African/Caribbean Elders and people of other communities in the city of Nottingham. To provide support to those elders who have dementia to improve the quality of their life and promote self worth.

Berwick & District Friends of Dementia supports persons in the district of Berwick-upon-Tweed who are diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, and their families and carers. It does this by means of social opportunities and appropriate activities. Its main undertaking is Alz Cafe, held each Thursday in a rented premises in Berwick for social activity, and refreshments are provided.

We are creating support networks and activities for those whose loved ones have dementia. Activities include crafts, general social activities and walks.

The Charity run regular events aimed a supporting those living with dementia, their carers, family and friends. The specific events are: Three monthly forget-me not cafes - one each in Edenbridge; Sevenoaks and Westerham. A monthly Forget-me-note singing group in Sevenoaks.

Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games, quizzes and craft sessions which those attending can take part in along with outside speakers who invited to give talks.

Reminiscence Therapy Training.Dementia Cafe provisionDementia Friends Training