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    This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

    Events and activity groups for people living with dementia in Wiltshire. Updated weekly. Read more

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Creating Connections

Taking part in a social group activity is stimulating, uplifting and enhances well-being for people living with dementia and family carers alike. We offer a wide variety of groups, some weekly, some fortnightly and some more occasional. From singing groups and art groups to our Living Well discussion group, our Creating Connections programme aims to provide something for everyone.

Due to increasing costs, we request a £1.50 per head contribution 'on the door' at most groups, with £3 for art and Muddy Boots groups.

Update: During this difficult time we’re offering a limited service in our communities with approval from Public Health England. Our in-person Music for the Mind sessions have become either a Movement for the Mind group or focus on art and crafts activities.

Our groups are exempt from the Rule of Six, but we are keeping numbers small. We are also running some online activities - see our Covid-19 information pages 

Read about how we are keeping everyone safe in our Covid-specific Risk Assessment for Community Groups

Music for the Mind

Music for the Mind

Music for the Mind is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia. We run 11 groups in Wiltshire - and you don't need to be a good singer to take part. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Movement for the Mind

Movement for the Mind

Movement for the Mind was founded by Alzheimer's Support in 2011 and we now have seven groups meeting fortnightly or weekly. The interactive sessions are a blend of exercise, reminiscence and plenty of fun. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Art groups

Art groups

Creating art can be therapeutic in all stages of life and is particularly helpful for people living with dementia. Our art groups support people to retain skills and are also suitable for those with no artistic experience. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Living Well discussion groups

Living Well discussion groups

Supportive talking groups that give people living with dementia the chance to share experiences, discuss what their diagnosis has meant to them and generally put the world to rights! Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 30th November, 2020

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Muddy Boots groups

Muddy Boots groups

Enjoy the great outdoors at one of our nature-based clubs - venues across Wiltshire. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Memory cafes

Memory cafes

Our seven memory cafes meet monthly to give the whole family a chance to find out more about dementia, socialise with others in the same situation and chat informally to professionals. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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Gardening Cafes

Gardening Cafes

Monthly groups where people living with dementia and their carers can meet up to discuss gardening tips and techniques over a slice of cake Read more

Published: 20th November, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Jake Self

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Memory Shed

Memory Shed

Revive practical and creative skills at our Memory Shed which meets in Corsham every Wednesday afternoon. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

Events and activity groups for people living with dementia in Wiltshire. Updated weekly. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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