"With over 35 years’ experience in the care sector, I have worked across disabilities, mental health—including time at Broadmoor Hospital—and dementia care, managing day centres and care homes. I joined Sage House over three years ago and now work one day a week following semi-retirement, supporting outreach sessions and Daybreaks when needed. I am passionate about supporting people living with dementia and their loved ones, and outside of work I enjoy dance, music, singing and gardening, including lindy hop dancing with my husband.

"Yapton Outreach offers a variety of activities from quizzes to chair based exercise, games, craft, music and the occasional line dance teach and probably most importantly social interaction and support . We welcome individuals ( bereaved ) and couples alike. The group is a small social group who are very friendly and fun loving. I always ask the group if there is any activity they would like to do and ensure that I honour their request, after all it’s their session and important that they get the most from it. We also  link up with the Wayfinders should any attendees need additional support." - Vee

If you are interested in finding out more about the Yapton community outreach sessions, please email us on info@dementiasupport.org.uk, or call our reception team on 01243 888691.