Dementia & Memory Loss

If you, or someone you know, are aged over 55 and a Kensington & Chelsea resident living with dementia or memory difficulties, we can offer support and advice in a range of ways, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis.

For more information about dementia and memory difficulties contact our Dementia Advisor at mandrews@aukc.org.uk.

Group support

Memory Cafés
Our Memory Cafés are monthly gatherings for people with with earlier and moderate stages memory difficulties and their friends and family. It is a safe place to connect, socialise, share resources, create and support one another.

To find out more and to arrange transportation, please contact Mandy Andrews on 020 8 969 9105 (option 4) or email at mandrews@aukc.org.uk

North

Date and Time	Address
1^st of November 2023	St Peters Church, Kensington Park Road, W11 2PN
6^th of December 2023	St Peters Church, Kensington Park Road, W11 2PN
3^{rd of January 2024}	St Peters Church, Kensington Park Road, W11 2PN
7th of February2024	St Peters Church, Kensington Park Road, W11 2PN

South

Date and Time	Address
29^th of November 2023	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
6^th of December 2023	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
31^st of January 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
28th February2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR

Memory Café Newsletter

Many of the articles in the Memory Cafe newsletter have been produced by our members and include a range of topics from favourite recipes, tips on keeping well while staying at home, local history stories, and much more. For more information go to the Memory Café Newsetter Page.

Exercise for the Mind

Our Exercise for the Mind project is a twelve week group exercise course for people with dementia and memory loss. These sessions are held on a weekly basis and make up a structured programme designed to improve mobility, whilst also providing the opportunity to socialise and enjoy yourself. For more information about Exercise for the Mind, contact Jo on 020 3181 0002 or email jreilly@aukc.org.uk.

We are currently able to provide transport to both of these groups for those who need it.

One to one support

Dementia Support Workers
Our Dementia Support Workers make weekly visits to people with dementia to support you to pursue your interests, maintain independence and retain social contacts.

Dementia Advisors
If you have been recently diagnosed with dementia, our Dementia Advisor can provide support to you and your carers or family to navigate local services.

For more information on one-to-one support, contact the Dementia team on 020 3181 0002 or email DementiaDistribution@aukc.org.uk

Advice on how to handle a situation in which someone with Dementia gets lost:

60 SECOND BRIEFING

The Herbert Protocol - guidance

The Herbert Protocol leaflet

communication tips

Also find out more information about Dementia and Memory Loss here