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DON'T LEAVE ME NOW by Brian Daniels Directed by Jeni Draper A performed play reading, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. This is a special event, presented by Medway Dementia Action Alliance @ Medway Little Theatre , High St, Rochester on Wednesday 26th April, Doors open 6:30pm Exploring the impact of early onset dementia on two very different families. With authenticity, insight and humour, the playwright weaves the strands of these stories together to


Maidstone's Dementia Outreach needs YOU!
Can you help? Age UK Maidstone are currently looking for volunteers to help support people living with dementia in their own homes with a weekly cognitive stimulation therapy. Age UK do have a COGS club up and running at the British Legion base camp but this is oversubscribed at the moment. The aim of the dementia outreach project is to facilitate weekly cognitive stimulation therapy in people’s homes on a one to one basis for those who are unable to access the COGS group


Dementia Golf Day @ Cobtree Manor
Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long term and gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person’s daily functioning. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease which takes up 50-70% of cases. There is no cure for dementia, however for those with dementia and their carers there are many measures that can improve their lives, and at Cobtree we are looking to do just that. Cobtree Manor Park Gol


Understanding Dementia Event!
Care UK are holding a "Understanding Dementia" event on 7th March @ Kingsfield Care Home, Faversham between 2pm & 4p Care UK Dementia specialist Debra Fox will be covering a number of topics to help you understand more about Dementia SPACES ARE LIMITED - RSVP essential - reserve your space on 0333 321 8842


Faversham Dementia Support Cafe Opens 14th Feb!
Fantastic news Faversham is opening a Living Well with Dementia Cafe The cafe aims to provide guidance, advice and practical support for people living with dementia, giving the opportunity to meet other carers and people living with a dementia to share experiences, also regulars speakers and experts will be on hand to answer your questions. 2pm - 4pm Every Second Tuesday of each month @ Kingsfield care home, Jubilee Way, Faversham Due to high demand please book your place to


Dementia Activities for Medway
Rochester Cathedral and the surrounding Medway churches have organised a number of events and activities aimed at people with dementia and their carers, All events are welcome to all (please book your space for the Cathedral Workshop) Workshop at Rochester Cathedral, 20th March drop in from 1.00 to 3.00 pm A workshop at the Cathedral with a local artist is offered to a small number of people affected by dementia, accompanied by a friend or family member. This event is free o


Understanding PIP & ESA made easy!!
seAp have provided independent advocacy support to people going through what used to be DLA and Incapacity Benefit but is now PIP and ESA (we do love our acronyms in this sector don't we?). However we have only ever been able to facilitate this service in the area of the seAp HQ, Hastings in Sussex. Which was a shame as we had a 100% success rate when supporting people to challenge a decision when we disagreed with the decision the assessors had made. We understand that peopl


Maidstone Museum Cafe Culture!
Our monthly drop-in sessions for those aged over 65 provide a great opportunity to learn more about the items held in the museum’s collections. Join us at 10:30hrs on the final Friday of the month in the cafe for chats and object handling. (May's cafe will be held at the carriage museum opp Archbishop’s Palace) Click here to sign up to find out more about the events and exhibitions that take place at Maidstone Museum http://museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on/events/ see below f


Movie Assistance, Carer goes FREE!
Did you know that the UK Cinema Association has The CEA Card scheme that is a national card to ensure that participating cinemas are making reasonable adjustments for disabled guests when they go to the cinema; in particular it ensures a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them. How does it work? The CEA Card allows you to obtain ONE free ticket for the person who is accompanying you to enable you to visit the cinema, by providing the assistance you require as a resul


What happens when the lights go out?
Do you need extra support during a power cut or do you know someone else that would need extra support? UK Power Network Priority services are free to customers who need that extra support Power cuts don’t happen very often but if the electricity network is damaged or develops a fault it’s UK power networks job to get your power back on. the network engineers will work around the clock 24/7 to restore your power as quickly and as safely as possible. If you live in London, the
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