Dementia Activities

The Alzheimer's Society run a number of events in York for people living with dementia and their carers.

All are outlined in their: Activity Program

Please access the following links for more information:

Groups

Coffee Mornings

Dementia Clubs:

Full Day Clubs

Age UK York currently offer 2 groups for people with dementia which run on Mondays in Tang Hall and Thursdays in Acomb 9:45-2pm. The groups are £20 per session. A range of cognitive stimulating activities are offered at each session (examples include, music, games, and reminiscence). A 2 course hot lunch is also provided for clients.

Unfortunately we cannot offer personal care at our clubs.

Please note there is a waiting list for these groups, to make a referral for the waiting list please contact our Clubs Manager below.

Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Club (MCST)/Memory Group

This session runs on Tuesday afternoons in Acomb 2-4pm. The group is £10 per session. This group is currently running as a memory group although it is anticipated a new programme of MCST will start in early Spring 2026.

MCST is a programme of 24 themed sessions aimed at keeping memories alive and promoting cognitive functioning. The sessions are designed for people with early to moderate dementia. Examples of the programme's themes include: Sound (a session based on music activities), Household Treasures (a reminiscence session on gadgets and gizmos used around the house), Team games (a session including games such as darts, bowling and a team quiz)

More information on MCST can be found here: MCST – Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy | Age UK

Contact details for the dementia groups: day.clubs@ageukyork.org.uk and contact number is 01904 866071