New Dementia Group in Cramlington

Age UK Northumberland Joins Forces with Cramlington Town Council to Provide Support for Over 50s  

Living with Dementia in Cramlington   

Age UK Northumberland and Cramlington Town Council are proud to launch a new dementia group in the centre of Cramlington to support people living with mild to moderate dementia. 

The group sessions are designed for over 50s who are living with mild to moderate dementia and involve a range of fun and interactive activities such as games, music, art, cooking and exercise classes.  The groups have been proven to improve mood, memory and cognition and currently Age UK Northumberland is running groups in Ashington, Alnwick, Morpeth and Hexham, in addition to this new group. 

Amy Whyte, Chief Executive of Age UK Northumberland said:  

“We’re delighted to launch this new group in Cramlington. The weekly sessions are specifically designed to help with mood, movement and memory through participation in fun and interactive activities. The groups also provide a valuable opportunity for carers to socialise, benefit from peer support and access valuable resources”. 

Cramlington Town Mayor, Helen Morris said, “This initiative demonstrates Cramlington Town Council's commitment to supporting the local community and enhancing the quality of life for residents living with dementia.” 

The sessions, which are also known as Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, provide the only non-drug treatment recommended to improve memory and thought processes, independence and well-being by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).    

To find out more, please call our reception team on 01670 784 800, email: info@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk or contact our Dementia Lead David on: 07977 071471 or david.bonham@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk.   

The group will take place every Monday at 2pm till 4pm at Cramlington Town Council Community Room, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington, NE22 6YB (above Newcastle Building Society)