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Support Groups
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Dementia Support Groups & Training
We have a range of specific training and education sessions provided by the charity and other dementia service providers to ensure the latest dementia knowledge and experience is shared.
These groups are aimed at people living with dementia or those caring for them. To find out more about our Dementia Supporter Awareness Training sessions, please click here. These 45-minute sessions are an opportunity for the public, community groups and businesses to gain awareness, compassion and an understanding of dementia.
One-off Workshops and Drop-In Sessions
Carers Support Group
Join our carer support group at Sage House. We have a wonderful mix of new to very experienced carers and it is great to share stories, dementia tips and sometimes tears as we all understand that your caring role is very demanding.
Held on the 1st Thursday of every month, 10.30am – 12 noon, at Sage House.
This group is a safe space for you to talk about your caring role in confidence with others in a similar situation. If you don't feel like talking, then you can just grab your hot drink, be in the group and listen. If you feel anxious about attending, please contact a Wayfinder who can support you.
Ex-Services Support Group
Join our welcoming and inclusive group at Sage House!
If you have served in the armed forces and would like to connect with like-minded people, please come along to our new group.
Upcoming dates:
Tuesday 10th March, 2pm - 3pm
Tuesday 7th April, 2pm - 3pm
Tuesday 12th May, 2pm - 3pm
Book your place below or call Sage House on 01243 888691. The group is free of charge, however, we welcome donations to Sage House.
Ask your Wayfinder about these groups:
Grief Cafe
Informal and supportive group sessions held here at Sage House to help you on your journey to healing. These two-hour sessions are held once a month over a three month period. Each session will cover each of these topics:
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Guilt & Grief
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Memories & Moving Forward
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I'm (Not) Fine & Self Care
In these sessions you will have the opportunity to:
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Receive specific tailored guidance for your grief journey
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Speak without judgement in confidence
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Gain an understanding of healing and wellbeing
Places are allocated by our Wayfinding team and limited to 10 people per session and many of our groups continue their monthly meetings independently once the course has finished. If this is something you are interested in, please speak to your Wayfinder or contact our Wayfinding team on 01243 888691 or email Wayfinding@dementiasupport.org.uk
Empowering Carers Course
Empowering Carers and Families
Join our sessions for family carers and care partners for guidance and tips on navigating changes that can happen for the person living with dementia. Each session looks at different topics.
These will be running as individual sessions (1hr per session) in response to carers need for information. The upcoming dates are as follows for each session, alongside topic areas being covered:
- Thursday 23rd April, 2 - 3pm
Why is the person living with dementia telling stories that seem to be false from short term and long term memories – this is not intentional, we explore areas of the brain and how dementia impacts on memory recall, what can cause repetitive actions and questions – understanding that communication is happening but not in the usual way.
- Thursday 11th June, 2 - 3pm
How to manage when the person living with dementia is struggling to control their anxiety and how that can manifest itself through fear, agitation and confusion – understanding that communication is happening but not in the usual way.
- Thursday 2nd July, 2 - 3pm
Using positive and appropriate language that supports a person living with dementia, considering aspects of a home environment what works better and what doesn’t - explaining why brain fatigue can often be so confusing for the person – how to make the home feel safer with tips on a calming space.
You can book on for an individual session, or for all three, depending on which are relevant to you. Book your place below or call Sage House on 01243 888691. or email Wayfinding@dementiasupport.org.uk. The group is free of charge, however, we welcome donations to Sage House.
In-depth courses at Sage House
Sage Minds: CST
A new cognitive stimulation therapy course by Sage House. Sage Minds is designed for people with mild or emerging symptoms of dementia.
Cognitive mental activity can lead to new learning, build self confidence and increase cognitive function for a person living with early stages of dementia.
The full course costs £50 (includes all 6 sessions.) Bookings are essential, following a pre-course appointment. The course will commence from Thursday 30th April, for 6 consecutive weeks (2pm - 3:30pm).
Previous course themes have included:
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My Life
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Getting creative
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Current affairs
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Games and quizzes
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Music
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Travel & Holidays
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Occupations
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Pastimes and hobbies
To Book
Please call Sage House on 01243 888691 to arrange a pre course application appointment or email Wayfinding@dementiasupport.org.uk
Other Groups
Open to all
Outreach Sessions - Dementia Support In The Community
Drop into our friendly local sessions for people living with dementia, their carers and those seeking social companionship.
These sessions include well-being activities such as singing, creative activities, chair based exercise and chatting over refreshments. Pop in, make some new friends and chat to our Wayfinders. To view our list of locations and upcoming sessions please click here.
Mindfulness
Led by volunteer Paul, our weekly mindfulness activity is perfect for beginners.
Join us every Friday to relax and unwind. Bringing focus to the present moment can relieve anxiety and stress, lift mood, and increase your sense of well-being. Click here to see upcoming sessions and book your place.
