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 0208 969 9105 (option 5) or email at mandrews@aukc.org.uk

The North café has changed venue and is now held at The Reed Day which is next to Colville Health Centre.

North

Date and Time	Address
3^{rd of January 2024}	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
7th of February2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
6th of March 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
3rd of April 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
1st of May 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
5th of June 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
3rd of July 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
7^th of August 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
4^th of September 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
2^nd of Ocotber 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH
6^th of November 2024	The Reed Day Centre, 28 Convent Garden, W11 1NH

South

Date and Time	Address
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
27th of March 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
24th of April 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
29th of May 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
26th of June 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
31^st of July 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
28^th of August 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
25^th of September 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
30^th of October 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR
27^th of November 2024	Chelsea Theatre 7 World's End Place, SW10 0DR

There will be a joint Christmas Party on the 4th December 2024.

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 Teresa on 020 8969 9105 or email tpope@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