Dementia Action Week 2023
Published on 26 April 2023 12:29 PM
Dementia Action Week 15-21 May 2023
Dementia Action Week encourages people who are concerned that they or someone they know may be experiencing dementia symptoms to seek further help. We can share details of activities that are being organised by Age UK Islington, Islington Carers Hub and other local partners for people living with dementia and their carers in May.
Health & Wellbeing Walk
Friday 5 May, 10am from Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park
Jo will be holding her usual dementia-friendly health and nature walk at Gillespie Park for adults of all ages. Come to Islington Ecology Centre for 10am. The walk is around 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the attendees and the weather. There are plenty of spots to rest. Return to the Islington Ecology Centre for free tea, coffee and biscuits.
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.
Park Cuppa - Islington Ecology Centre monthly
Tuesday 11 April, 10.30am – 12pm
Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH
Age UK Islington and Islington Ecology Centre are hosting a monthly Park Cuppa on the second Tuesday of the month at the Islington Ecology Centre.
Come and chat with other lovely local people, have a cup of tea and maybe spot a bird or two out the window!
Each month will have a simple theme to start the conversation. Everyone is welcome to attend. The centre is accessible for wheelchairs and has two gender neutral, wheelchair accessible toilets.
No need to book - just go along! If you have any questions, contact the Islington Ecology Centre on 020 7527 4374.
Let's Talk Carers Including British Library Sound Listening Session
Wed 17 May - 2-3.30pm, Cally Clock Tower Centre, Caledonian Park, N7 9HF
Ever wondered what Queen Victoria’s voice sounded like or the rainforest? Hosted by the British Library and open to all, including people living with dementia & carers.
Our hosts will be providing an introduction to an assortment of recordings from the British Library sound archive, the nation's free sound library and one of the largest collections of sound recordings in the world.
Booking essential: info@islingtoncarershub.org
Participants can arrive on the day and book in at reception, please let me know if anyone needs extra information.
Dementia Friendly Swimming
3rd May from 10-11am *do not worry if you have missed the first session
Clissold Leisure Centre, N16 9EX – Training Pool
Same time every week for the 8 week pilot (finishing 14th June)
The swim will be free for anyone with dementia and their carer
Users will book in at reception - we will not ask for proof of eligibility to access this session
Refreshments will be provided for free following the session
Extra details:
We will help guide participants to the changing and swimming areas but we will not be able to assist with any changing
A teacher will be on hand in the water to assist swimmers
Carers are encouraged to be in the water where necessary but the swim teacher can discuss on an individual basis
Flotation aids will be available
Cecilia's Cafe
Hargrave Hall Community Centre, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SP
Chat to people who have been affected by dementia in a friendly and relaxed, social environment at our dementia café. These fortnightly dementia cafés provide useful information in a structured and relaxed setting that gives the opportunity for people with dementia, families and carers to ask questions and learn from the experiences of people in similar situations.
See upcoming dates
Singing for the Brain
Hargrave Hall Community Centre, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SP
A service designed to promote well-being and build confidence, for
people living with memory problems in Islington.
Every Monday from 1.30pm - 3.30pm
See upcoming dates
British Library Workshops
The workshops are inspired by the British Library’s collections and designed for people living with dementia and their carers. Each session will focus on a different creative activity such as print making, watercolour and clay modelling.
Sessions will be taking place every other Wednesday from 2 – 4pm and carers are welcome to take part or to step away during the time of the workshop.
Dates and further information can be found here:
Dementia-friendly art workshops - The British Library (bl.uk)
The workshops are free and places can be booked by emailing outreach@bl.uk or phoning +44 (0)20 7412 7122.
Dementia Friends Session in a local Care Home
19 May, 10 – 11am
Elsyng House Care Home,1 Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HT
https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/WEBSessionDetails?id=a055I00000UFZsuQAH&user_type=
Information & guidance
There is an enormous amount of very helpful information and guidance about dementia and support services on the Alzheimers Society website
Local support services are listed on the Islington Council website
Age UK website can provide information to help understand symptoms and where to get help and support.
Age UK Islington helpline can also give guidance on where to get local support, 020 7281 6018, Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm, gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk