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About dementia

  • What is dementia? image What is dementia?
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  • Virtual Singing for the Brain

    Join our online singing group where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don't need to be a good singer to benefit! Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs.

    • Fishponds SftB

      Contact Sophia Simlat
      Sophia.simlat@alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07872 866501

      A virtual group is available weekly on a Monday afternoon, 1.15pm-2.15pm.

    • Henleaze SftB

      Contact Sophia Simlat
      Sophia.simlat@alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07872 866501


      Due to COVID-19, this group is currently being run on Zoom through Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church.  
      First, Third and Fifth Thursday, monthly 2pm-3.45pm

    • Horfield SftB

      Contact Sophia Simlat
      Sophia.simlat@alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07872 866501

      A virtual group is available weekly on a Wednesday morning, 11.15am-12.15pm.

    • Westbury on Trym SftB

      Contact Sophia Simlat
      Sophia.simlat@alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07872 866501

      A virtual group is available weekly on a Wednesday morning, 11.15am-12.15pm.

    • Withywood SftB

      Contact Sophia Simlat
      Sophia.simlat@alzheimers.org.uk
      Tel: 07872 866501

      A virtual group is available weekly on a Monday afternoon, 1.15pm-2.15pm.

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  • About dementia

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  • Carers Groups

    Regular Support groups for close family, friends and carers of people with Dementia led by experienced facilitators. The groups are places to share concerns and experiences

    • Bedminster Down Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Bristol Community Links (Central) Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Filton Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Fishponds Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

    • Westbury on Trym Carers Support Group

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19

  • Memory Cafes

    Anyone with concerns about their memory or that of another can attend. Sessions run weekly and often have a guest speaker.

    • Brislington Memory Café

      Contact Pete Conway

      peter.conway@alzheimers.org.uk

      Tel: 07872 866 502

      A virtual Memory Café takes place weekly on a Thursday afternoon, 3.30pm-4.30pm

    • Fishponds Memory Café

      Contact Pete Conway

      peter.conway@alzheimers.org.uk

      Tel: 07872 866 502

      A virtual Memory Café takes place weekly on a Thursday afternoon, 3.30pm-4.30pm

    • Withywood Memory Café

      Contact Pete Conway

      peter.conway@alzheimers.org.uk

      Tel: 07872 866 502

      A virtual Memory Café takes place weekly on a Thursday afternoon, 3.30pm-4.30pm

  • Activity Groups

    • Begbrook Social Club Tea Dance

      Contact Pete Conway

      peter.conway@alzheimers.org.uk

      Tel: 07872 866 502

      This group is on hold due to COVID-19.  A virtual activity group takes place weekly on a Thursday morning, 11.45am-12.45pm.

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Latest news from Dementia Wellbeing Service

COVID 19 / Coronavirus – We want to reassure everyone that although the Dementia Wellbeing Service has adapted its service delivery following government advice, our Access Point remains open to take your calls. Our Access Point is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Please call 0117 904 5151. Whether you are already supported by our service or if you have a Bristol GP and have concerns about dementia, we are here for you. 

Coronavirus Advice: please see the NHS page for the latest updates and advice relating to the Coronavirus: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

NHS Guidance relating to vulnerable older adults: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

Age UK have also provided advice, including what to do if someone you care for is self isolating: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/conditions-illnesses/coronavirus/

 

Posted at 16:48 on 16/03/2020

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