Age UK Barnsley to launch ‘Dementia Support Thursdays’ at Elizabeth Centre
Published on 31 October 2023 10:12 AM
Age UK Barnsley are delighted to announce the launch of a new specialist support day at our Elizabeth Activity & Care Centre, aimed at people living with dementia and their carers. Dementia Support Thursdays will start on Thursday 23rd November and run on a weekly basis.
At our newly-refurbished Elizabeth Activity & Care Centre, our specialist team of caring staff provide a friendly and stimulating environment for people living with dementia, and an opportunity for respite for carers.
We’ll be providing a day packed with stimulating activities; singing with our Musical Memories Choir, Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST), and much more besides...
Commenting, Age UK Barnsley Chief Executive Debby Bunn said:
“Whatever stage you or your loved one is at in the dementia journey, we recognise that a little extra support can make a huge difference.
“We are delighted to be able to launch Dementia Support Thursdays at our Elizabeth Activity and Care Centre.
“This will provide a supportive and stimulating environment for people living with dementia as well as respite for carers.”
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Notes for Editors
- A delicious two-course hot lunch will be served and refreshments including tea, coffee and juice will be available.
- Prices £65 for a full day (9am - 4pm) or £12 per hour.
- Lifts can be provided for those without access to other forms of transport, either with our carers or using our fleet of vehicles.
- Age UK Barnsley is an independent local charity committed to supporting older people in the Barnsley area.
- We are a brand partner of the national Age UK charity but are fiercely independent and focused on delivering high-quality, inclusive services for residents and communities in Barnsley.
- You can find out more about the services we provide on our website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnsley/our-services/
