Dementia-friendly Islington activities
Dementia Friends Information Sessions
Around 1,500 people in Islington live with dementia. Our free Dementia Friends
sessions can help you understand more about the signs and symptoms of dementia. The Dementia Friends Information Session, provides the opportunity to join this national social action movement to change the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition.
All take place at 10:30 – 12:00 at various locations.
Thursday 12th December – Central Library
Booking is encouraged, but not essential.
To book your place - www.bit.ly/dementiafriends2024
Dementia Cafe
Care UK, Lennox House, 75 Durham Rd, Finsbury Park, N7 7DS
Every first Tuesday of the month, 2 – 4pm
Aimed at those living with dementia and their loved ones, you'll have the opportunity to meet other people, share experiences, take part in our fun activities and get advice and support. We have complementary refreshments including freshly baked cakes.
For more information please call us on 020 7272 6562 or email Adriana Bernschutz at Care UK or book via their website.
Alzheimer's Society Sessions
Harry Rice Hall, 72 – 74 Hargrave Park Road, Archway N19 5JN
Every Monday, 1 – 3pm
Singing for the brain sessions are designed to promote wellbeing and build confidence in people living with memory problems. More information & dates
Every other Wednesday, 1.30–4.30pm
Cecelia’s dementia cafe - chat to people who have been affected by dementia in a friendly and relaxed social environment. More information & dates
Contact their Dementia Advisor
Contact their Dementia Advisor to find out about their services and how they can help Islington@alzheimers.org.uk, 07484 - 089543 (Mon - Wed)
Islington Ecology Centre
Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH
We are 3 minutes from Arsenal tube and there is one Blue Badge parking space. Islington Ecology Centre is the blue wooden building just inside the park. The centre is fully wheelchair accessible.
Health & Nature Walk - first Friday of the month 10 - 11am
A slow walk around the park, discovering what's changed in nature. Tea and biscuits to follow. No need to book. Dementia-friendly.
Arts 4 Dementia Activities
Art Wednesday
Every Wednesday, 2pm -3pm on Zoom
Art Wednesday is a brilliant opportunity for people with memory challenges and their companions to socialise, engage creatively, learn new art techniques, discover fascinating art and heritage collections and improve their brain health in a friendly online video workshop via Zoom.
Park Theatre Weekly Creative Sessions
13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4 3JP
Feel supported, relaxed, and uplifted in the Park Theatre's free weekly drama-based session for those living with dementia and their carers. Or try the weekly singing group. Both have social time with tea & coffee, and are a great chance to relax, chat and make friends.
Future Matters Information sessions & support
Following a dementia diagnosis, it's essential to make sure that there are plans in place that will enable a loved one caring for an individual to step into manage their health and financial affairs should the need arise. Things as simple as paying bills can otherwise be very difficult.
The Future Matters team host regular free bookable information sessions at different Islington community venues. You can get free follow-up appointments too to help with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Plans.
Highbury New Park Day Centre
127 Highbury New Park, N5 2DS
Flexible, personalised daytime care for older people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a fun, welcoming and homely environment. For more information call 0207 704 3731.
United Communities
United Communities CIO is a newly established LGBT+ national charity based in Islington who run a number of services for vulnerable and isolated LGBT+ persons. These include:
- Monthly On Line LGBT+ Memory Cafe for LGBT+ persons living with dementia and their partners
- Twice Monthly on line Support group for LGBT+ Carers of those living with dementia
- Occasional social and community meetings.,e.g a Pride events throughout the UK, three monthly meetings in central London
- Training volunteers to support LGBT+ dementia work
Dementia-friendly Islington
The Dementia Friendly Islington brings together people who live and work in Islington. You are welcome to join our growing network to share resources, find out what others are doing, promote events or just learn more about dementia.
Contact DFI@islington.gov.uk to find out more.
https://oneyouislington.org/topic/dementia-friendly-islington/