Dementia Action Week
Published on 30 April 2026 01:38 PM
It's time to start the conversation
In recognition of Dementia Action Week (18 - 24 May), we have teamed up with One Gloucestershire for a week full of events and activities around the county. You'll be able to come along and speak with us face-to-face and find out more about dementia, including prevention, diagnosis, support and living well, personalised care, planning ahead and carer support.
Everyone's heard of dementia, but a lot of the conversation around it is tainted by negativity. People hear the word dementia and, like with a lot of illnesses, jump straight to the worst-case scenario or bury their head in the sand. But this doesn't stop or address any of the worry, uncertainty, and stress.
Join the conversation with us this Dementia Action Week...
Age UK Gloucestershire will be attending the below venues:
- Sunday, 17th May (10:30 to 16:00) – Beenchenhurst, Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EJ.
- Wednesday, 20th May (10:30 to 12:00) – Sing 2 Remember, Matson Baptist Church, Matson Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 6LA.
- Thursday, 21st May (10:30 to 12:30) – GL11 Community Hub, Fairmead, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5JS.
- Thursday, 21st May (14:15 to 18:00) – The Keepers Community Hub, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD.
- Friday, 22nd May (Possible time: 10:00 to 15:00) – Gloucester Music Academy, Barbican Road, GL1 2JF.
External dementia-friendly creative sessions...
Gloucestershire Libraries' Memory Sparks Bags relaxed sessions are designed for people living with dementia or memory loss and the people who support them. Activities use themed “Memory Sparks” bags to encourage conversation, connection, and shared moments. Sessions are free to attend, but booking is required through each Library and spaces are limited.
- Monday, 18th May (11:00 to 12:00) – Stow-on-the-Wold Library
- Monday, 18th May (14:15–15:15) – Up Hatherley Library (Cheltenham)
- Tuesday, 19 May (14:15–15:15) – Churchdown Library
- Wednesday, 20 May (11:00–12:00) – Lydney Library
- Friday, 22 May (11:00–12:00) – Stonehouse Library
Listen to our interview below about our Dementia, Diagnosis, and Memory Support (DDMS) service on BBC Radio Gloucestershire with Help Team Advisor, Amy and DDMS service user, Chris.
We're here to support you.
If you - or a loved one - has a memory concern, our non-medical Dementia, Diagnosis and Memory Support service is here to help.
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