Dementia Action Week 17-23 May
Published on 12 May 2021 06:49 PM
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What is Dementia Awareness Week?
Dementia Awareness Week is a national event that encourages people to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.
One in three of us born in the UK today will go onto develop dementia in our lifetime. There will be one million people living with dementia by 2025. By raising awareness about dementia, through various events across the UK including in Islington, it is hoped more people will be diagnosed earlier, giving more time for them to come to terms with future symptoms.
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What events are taking place in Islington during the week?
Organised by different community groups, organisations and Islington Council, a variety of events and activities will be taking place throughout the week across the borough in support of Dementia Awareness Week. Event details including times and links to register or take part online can be found below.
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Quiz, Singing, Dancing, Cooking & Guest Speaker from Dementia Friendly Islington |
StAn’s Virtual Café is centred on the theme ‘Take Action!’ As the café is taking place just before Dementia Awareness Week starts, events at the café will be an opportunity to celebrate the successes of StAn’s community partners in making Islington dementia-friendly and to share what future actions are planned. Feel free to join anytime and for as long as you like. |
15 May, 10.00 -12.00 (via Zoom) Starts at 10am |
To join the virtual café:
For details of the full programme or if you want to share the virtual café with your friends and family (with details of alternative ways to join), you can visit here:
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Dementia Friends Information Session |
StAn’s is also running a virtual Dementia Friends Information Session for the Alzheimer’s Society after the virtual café. It is open to all and would especially be beneficial to people who are not already a Dementia Friend, community organisations and volunteers or for those who would like a refresher. |
15 May, 13.30 (online) |
Please register here to receive (via email) the login details.
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Singing for the Brain |
Singing for the Brain Singing for the Brain brings people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. They will also do fun vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and well-being. |
18 May |
To register: Beverley.George@alzheimers.org.uk / 07484089543 |
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Singing, Dancing & Reminiscence |
The Museum of London warmly welcomes people living with dementia, their loved ones, companions and carers for their popular ‘Time For A Cuppa’ session. You’ll be able to enjoy a dementia friendly hour of singing, dancing and reminiscing. |
19 May, 10.30-11.30 (via Zoom) |
Free advanced booking. For more info, please email: memories@musuemoflondon.org.uk |
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Dementia Friendly Health & History Walk |
Islington Council is launching a new dementia-friendly health walk at Caledonian Park. Open to all, the walk will finish up with a game of skittles and tea and cake. The Mayor of Islington will be in attendance. Although tickets for the walk are free, advance booking is required. People living with dementia and their carers are especially welcome. |
20 May, 10.00 |
Click here for more information and to register. |
Carers Week (7-13 June)
Following on from Dementia Action Week, there's the national Carers Week campaign at the beginning of June. Do you know someone looking after a friend or relative? If so, make sure that they know about Islington Carers Hub's programme of FREE online events.
So many people don't recognise themselves as a carer, they think of themselves as simply looking after a parent or loved one. This means that too often they miss out on vital support to help support them in their caring role.
Book for sessions taking place every day to find out valuable information about benefits, information about support for looking after a loved one who has cancer, or who is living with dementia, mental health issues or a learning disability. There will be fun, relaxation sessions too.
For the full programme and for how to book, see the Islington Carers Hub website.