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When designed around the needs people living with dementia, activities can help you expand your social circle in a friendly, safe environment and have fun!
Age UK Berkshire has lots of fantastic activities and events specifically designed for people living with dementia, from walking groups to Memory Cafes.
Join us to sing along to songs that everyone remembers, socialise and get moving! Suitable for all older people including those with dementia.
Discover a welcoming haven at WhiteKnights Indoor Bowls Club, where we invite you to a serene and inclusive get-together. Engage in relaxed conversations and connections amidst the friendly atmosphere of this charming venue.
Step into the heartwarming embrace of our Dementia Cafe, a place where understanding, connection, and friendship blossom. Our mission is simple: to offer a warm and inviting sanctuary for individuals living with dementia and their loved ones.
The Link Visiting Scheme is a charity based in Wokingham which connects those struggling with loneliness and social isolation and offers everyone a range of social opportunities to enjoy and look forward to. Quality time and a friendly face can make all the difference.
The Earley Day Centre is a drop-in day centre which runs a number of sessions from Canasta and Whist to puzzles and a friendly chat.
The day centre is a purpose-built and welcoming building just five minutes' walk from the centre of Twyford. The main room is a large and comfortable lounge where most of the activities take place. A loop system has been installed for those who are hard of hearing.
Formed in 2012, the charity supports those diagnosed with young onset dementia by providing age-appropriate workshops during the week. These workshops include choir, art, gardening, katakanuing, reminiscence, badminton, snooker and lots more. This provides respite for the carers and families who are also supported with regular Connecting Carers groups. The service is currently available across Berkshire and Surrey Heath.
Your local Library is a great source of information. Click the link to learn about Reading Well Books on Prescription for Dementia, Forget Me Not Reminiscence Boxes and their at-home library services.
The day centre is open on weekdays and has a full-time manager, caring and catering staff. We aim to give our members a break from their own homes, and day respite for their carers, whether immediate family, relations or professionals, who can be confident that their dependants are being well looked after in a caring and professional environment.
The Alzheimer's Café (Wokingham Methodist Church) opened in May 2015.
It is aimed at providing a place for those living with this condition and their carers to get together for tea, chat, friendship, singing, music, stories, gentle sports and sharing. They have a mixture of young and old attending the café as they are now supporting Young People with Dementia also.
Miriam Grace Day Club was founded using over 15 years of experience in senior care, healthcare and hospitality to create a club that offers activities, new experiences and day trips to enrich the lives of our members with memory care needs. They are starting a new club in Shinfield shortly, for more information contact 0118 229 2739.
Joy
A website called Joy shows you local events and activities run by charities and organisations in Wokingham, such as The Link Visiting Scheme, The Friendship Alliance and WBC Sports and Leisure. You can filter the search results by category or by additional needs. Click the button below to view the list.
INFORMATION
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About dementia
Read about the symptoms of dementia, the different types of dementia, who may be at risk and the treatment.
Read about the care and support available for those living with dementia in Wokingham.
Getting support
Information for carers
Find out about the emotional, practical and financial support available to you if you're caring for someone with dementia.