Young Onset Dementia Specific Services in Worcestershire;
Als Café for younger people with dementia and their families (Alzheimer’s Society)
For people diagnosed under the age of 65 or living with probable diagnosis under the age of 65 and their family members and friends. The dementia café provides an opportunity to meet regularly in an informal, social environment to talk to other people living with dementia. The café also provides information about dementia, local services and practical information about living well with dementia.
Please come along where you will be given a very warm welcome.
For more information call Alzheimer’s Society on: 01905 621 887
| Al’s Evesham | LastTuesday | 7.00pm-9.00pm | Yates Court,Evesham | WR11 DDN | Co-ordinator – Joanna Weir 07865 089 180 |
| Al’s Redditch | LastWednesday | 7.00pm-9.00pm | Terry Spring Court,Redditch | B98 7DJ | Co-ordinator –Gill Read07803 116557 |
| Al’sWorcester | SecondMonday | 7.00pm-9.00pm | Sanctuary GroupChamber Court | WR1 3ZQ | Co-ordinator –Liz Comerford07725 220 422 |
| Al’s Kidderminster | Second Wednesday | 7.00pm-9.00pm | The Café, Severn Valley Railway Station, Kidderminster | DY10 1QZ | Co-ordinator – Maggie Parker 07803 220 421 |
ConnectED One to One Support Service for People living with Young Onset Dementia
This service is provided by Onside Advocacy and supports people who live with a diagnosis of dementia at a younger age to continue with enjoyable interests and activities. ConnectED will also support people to discover new interests. A mentor will be matched with you and your interests and will spend time with you based on an assessment of your needs and wishes.
You can contact Onside by;
Post: Onside Independent Advocacy, Williamson House, 14 Charles Street, Worcester, WR1 2AQ
Telephone 0844 248 9248 (locally charged rate)
Email [email protected]
Web www.onside-advocacy.org.uk
Connection Point
The Connection Point is a monthly opportunity for people affected by young onset dementia to come together with staff working in the different services in Worcestershire. We have activities including:
- information and education
- opportunities to have individual time with staff and
- an information marketplace
- complementary therapies
- An alternative activity such as music, art or dance
Each month we have a different theme for our information and education sessions. You are welcome to come along to these meetings. Please see this flyer for more information.
The dates for the next meetings are;
- October 22nd 2015
- November 19th 2015
- December 17th 2015
- January 21st 2016
- February 18th 2016
- March 17th 2016