A ‘pop-up’ Memory Café for people living with dementia is being organised by Alzheimer’s Society at the Botanic Gardens Café on Tuesday June 28 from 10am to 12.30pm.
The café will provide an ideal setting for those living with dementia and their carers to socialise and get much needed face to face support. It will also give anyone worried about their memory the opportunity to talk to Alzheimer’s Society staff and pick up useful information.
Barry Lyon, Local Services Manager for Alzheimer’s Society in Sefton said: “Our Memory cafes can really help improve people’s quality of life. They give families and carers as well as the person living with dementia the opportunity to socialise with others in similar situations and receive vital support. They’re also a great source of information and guidance which can help people to live well with their condition. If you have questions about memory loss or dementia, please do come along to the Botanic Gardens Cafe, have a cuppa and speak to one of our Dementia Support Workers. You will be made very welcome”
Barry adds “There are around 5,000 people living with dementia in Sefton. With the right support people can live well and have an active life for many years. Don’t try to struggle with dementia alone, there is so much support available to you in our area.”
As well as pop up Memory Cafés like this one, Alzheimer’s Society in Sefton runs a singing group, email news updates, carers’ information courses and they have a team of Dementia Support Workers supporting and giving information to families living with this condition. For more details call the local office on 01704 539967 or email seftonoffice@alzheimers.org.uk