New Alnwick Group Launched

Age UK Northumberland Launches Dementia Social Group for Over 50s in Alnwick  

Age UK Northumberland has today launched a new dementia social group in Alnwick for 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, 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 social group in Alnwick. The weekly sessions are specifically designed to help with mood and memory through participation in fun and interactive activities, these groups also provide a valuable opportunity for carers to socialise and benefit from peer support”,

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 Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm at St James' Church, Pottergate, Alnwick, NE66 1JW