World Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Published on 01 September 2022 11:13 AM
What is World Alzheimers Awareness Month?
Every September for World Alzheimers Awareness Month people come together from all around the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around 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.
Getting a diagnosis of dementia can give individuals a better understanding of the condition and what to expect. Timely diagnosis can help with making important decisions about treatment, support and care.
Dementia-Friendly Islington events
We have partnered up with Dementia Friendly Islington so we can share a calendar of dementia-friendly events taking place in September.
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Event/Activity |
Who for |
Time/Date |
For more information |
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Singing for the Brain Alzheimer's Society Hargrave Community Centre, N19 |
All carers, families, and people with dementia are welcomed |
Every Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm
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https://directory.islington.gov.uk/kb5/islington/directory/service.page?id=BFhz4jV--1I |
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Cecilia's Cafe Alzheimer's Society Hargrave Commuity Centre, N19 |
All carers, families, and people with dementia are welcomed |
Fortnightly Wednesdays 1.30pm - 4.30pm 7 & 21 September |
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/islington/partner-activities/cecelia-cafe-dates-september---december-2022.pdf |
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Monthly Free Health & Wellbeing Walk Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park |
Adults of all ages, dementia-friendly |
First Friday of every month, 10am |
After the walk they will return to the Islington Ecology Centre for free tea, coffee and biscuits. The walk is around 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the attendees and the weather. There are plenty of spots to rest. How to join? Islington Ecology Centre is the blue wooden building just inside Gillespie Park from the entrance on Drayton Park. The address is 191 Drayton Park N5 1PH. It is a 3 minute walk from Arsenal tube station (simply turn right as you leave the station and follow the road round until you see the gate on your right hand side). If you are having trouble finding the Centre, please ring Jo on 07890044808. You don’t need to book, just turn up for 10am. |
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Park Cuppa Cally Clock Tower Centre, Caledonian Park, N7 |
Adults living in Islington | Wednesdays 11am - 12noon | Each week, we'll put the kettle on and have a weekly topic to inspire conversation! There's lots of opportunity to bring in photos and other memorabilia to share and to chat about all sorts. How to join? You'll need to book a place - email our Activities Team to let us know you would like to attend activities@ageukislington.org.uk. |
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Memories of London Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today (RYCT) Museum of London Docklands |
People living with early stage dementia/mild cognitive impairment and their carers, families and friends. |
Every Tuesday from 30 August until 25th October 2022 2 - 4pm |
Free award-winning reminiscence workshops with Pam Schweitzer and Caroline Baker for people living with dementia and their family Hurry! Registration is closing soon for Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today (RYCT), a series of ten workshops using a creative approach to reminiscence work. Running once a week for 10 weeks, these creative and life-affirming workshops are designed for people living with dementia and their family carers. Theatre, music, laughter, conversation - it’s all here, in this creative approach to reminiscence and life-story work. To register or for further details, please call +44 20 7814 5774 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/islington/partner-activities/molflyerryct.pdf |
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Singing for the Brain Museum of London Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London, E14 4AL |
All carers, families, and people with dementia are welcomed | Wednesday 14 Sept 2pm |
Singing for the Brain® uses music and singing to help improve wellbeing and confidence for people living with dementia and their carers. To book: |
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A Box of Smiles by Dementia In Dub Museum of London |
All carers, families, and people with dementia are welcomed | Every Wednesday from 5 October until 9 November 2022. 2pm – 4pm |
Free music and poetry workshops with Ronald Amanze and David Truswell Developed by music producer Ronald Amanze, himself living with dementia, 'A Box of Smiles' uses creative writing and music to empower other people living with dementia and To register or for further details, please call +44 20 7814 5774 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/islington/partner-activities/molflyerdid.pdf |
As part of our Islington Carers Hub Support Group this month, we've invited guest speaker, Dementia Friend Ambassador Jeanne Pring. It will be an opportunity to learn more about dementia, how it affects a person and what you can do to help. To attend the session, contact info@islingtoncarershub.org This month's group is open to all Islington residents.
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Islington Carers Support Group including Dementia Friends presentation |
All Islington residents, including unpaid carers are welcomed |
Monday 12th September 1.30 - 3pm |
All are welcome to attend this session led by dementia-carer Jeanne Pring. This interactive session will include an introduction to dementia and an insight into what it’s like to live with the condition. The aim is to be better able to help a loved one and / or other members of the community. For more information: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/islington/about-us/news/2022/dementia-awareness-session/ To attend the session, email info@islingtoncarershub.org |
Useful guides & further support
There are lots of useful guides available on the Alzheimer's Association website including a symptoms checklist, guides and factsheets for people living with dementia and their carers.
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-factsheets/full-list
There are also the following guides available from Age UK:
Caring for Someone With Dementia
Age UK Islington's helpline can provide details of the first steps for getting access to a dementia diagnosis and support for Islington residents. Islington Carers Hub is here to provide support for unpaid carers. For contact details, click here.