A new Memory Café is launching in Dorridge next month. The café, run by home care company Unique Senior Care, aims to provide a supportive and friendly environment for individuals living with dementia and their carers. The official launch will take place on 11 June 2024, with the café running every Tuesday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Dorridge Methodist Church, Mill Lane.
The Knowle and Dorridge Memory Café is designed to be a warm, welcoming space where attendees from the surrounding areas can enjoy a variety of activities, socialise, and find helpful information and resources. Activities will include art and painting sessions, singing, and dancing, all aimed at stimulating and engaging people living with dementia. Professional organisations will also visit to offer support and advice. Sessions, including refreshments, are £3 per person and will be guided by experienced care professionals and dedicated volunteers.
Karen Wilkinson, Community Liaison at Unique Senior Care, shared her thoughts on the new initiative: “We’re really excited about the launch of the Memory Cafe. It’s important for us to create a place where those living with dementia can enjoy themselves, feel safe, and find companionship. For their carers, it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in similar situations and access valuable resources.”
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and initiatives like the Memory Café play a crucial role in providing much-needed support. These cafés offer a safe space for those living with dementia to engage in stimulating activities and social interaction, which can improve their quality of life and overall well-being. For caregivers, the café provides an opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges and to access valuable resources and information.
Unique Senior Care is also seeking volunteers who want to make a positive impact in the community. Volunteers will be essential in providing support and companionship to people attending, helping to make the café a success.
For more information about the Dementia Café or to become a volunteer, please contact Karen Wilkinson at karen.wilkinson@uniquecare.co.uk.