a place to create and connect
for people with dementia and their carers
Client Profiles
Individualised Day care
Our guiding purpose is to enrich the life of the person with dementia and give carers a break.
Participants should:
· Have mild to moderate dementia or similar progressive cognitive condition
· Any age and place of residence
· Be able to get to us
· Be able to use the toilet with minimal support OR be accompanied by a carer
We always start the day with seated exercises, because of the importance of fitness and flexibility as we age. We often include games of throwing and catching to promote physical co-ordination. Each month has a theme and each 3-hour session has several different activities relating to that theme. The people who enjoy coming to The Studio for daycare have a wide range of interests that we aim to include through planned activities. The methods used include conversation, reminiscence, digital resources, storytelling, paint, collage, sculpture, crafts and music. When possible we also do cookery, gardening and singing. There is always lots of laughter and the small groups get to know each other well.
Sporting Memories
These 2-hour sessions are led by volunteers trained to support people with memory problems to enjoy discussion all kinds of sports. With memorabilia, quizzes, the newspapaer Sporting Pink and chair-based games, there is something for everyone who has an interest in any sport.