Observations from DMCs

Our Dementia Meeting Centres

We have been running our Dementia Meeting Centres for 6 weeks now; supporting and helping people living with dementia, their families and carers. We have been observing how our members and their carers feel when they are attending our Dementia Meeting Centres.

You can download our report here: dmc_observations_v1.pdf

About our centres

Social contact is so important to all of our lives, but a dementia diagnosis can often be a tremendously isolating experience. At Age UK Worcester & Malvern Hills, we understand the importance of companionship and maintaining links with the outside world, which is why (in partnership with other local organisations) we are opening 4 Dementia Meeting Centres.

Dementia Meeting Centres are a great low-cost community-based way of supporting people living with dementia, their families & carers. They provide a place where people are supported to understand and adapt to living with dementia. Each centre is led by trained and experienced staff and volunteers, in an ideal environment.

We welcome anyone who has a suspected or confirmed diagnosis for dementia. There is no need for a confirmed diagnosis though, everyone is welcome. The meeting centres work best when a family member or a carer comes along, although, you can chose not to stay if you prefer.