Dementia Action Week 2019

20th -26th May

From Monday 20 May to Sunday 26 May, it’s Dementia Action Week – a week that unites individuals, workplaces and communities to take action and improve the lives of people living with dementia.

This Dementia Action Week, the Alzheimers Society is encouraging everyone to take action by starting a conversation; whether it’s calling a relative with dementia or visiting a neighbour, it’s time to start talking. You could also come to one of our events locally to find out more if you know of a family member, friend or neighbour that is living with Dementia then why not bring them along to one of the social events.

We all have a role to play in making the UK a dementia-friendly place to live and that’s what Dementia Action Week is all about – there are actions big and small we can all do during the Week that will make your community a more inclusive place for people affected by dementia.

Monday 20th May

Monday Music with Lunch

11:00 - High Ham Village Hall

Share our Circle of Song with Yr 5 pupils High Ham Primary School followed by delicious home cooked lunch.

For more information contact Jess: 01458251489 or jessicapitman@aol.com

Tuesday 21st May

Dementia Friends Session

High Ham School

Dementia Friends Session

High Ham School

High Ham School have consistentlty supported the Dementia Friends initiaive and we have provided information sessions for Year 6 for several years.

Dementia Awareness Open Day

10:00-15:30 - Immacolata House

Dementia Awareness Open Day

10:00-15:30 - Immacolata House

Meet Archie and his friends at Dementia Awareness Open Day. Fun and games for all the family. Ice creams all day. Cream Teas 3-3.30

Kayleigh Cruwys and her childminding team and pre-school children

10:45 - Ashley House

Pop in and join this inter-generational session for story telling, song and simple crafts.

Dementia Friends Information Session

16:30 - The Parrett Cafe

Become a Dementia Friend. This session lasts an hour and is a friendly informal event. For more information contact Jane 07973 873663 or janedalrymple@btinternet.com

Screening of Care As You Are

Huish Episcopi Academy Sixth

Afilm made by Reveal Productions as a training tool to promote emotional resilience for carers. For more information contact Joanna 07759 222893 or joanna@revealproductions.co.uk.

Wednesday 22nd May

Tesco - Langport

09:00-18:00

Come along and talk to one of our volunteers, find out more about dementia and how we can support people living with dementia.

Coffee Morning

11:00 - Portcullis House

Join the staff and residents for their regular weekly coffee morning.

Reminiscence Music Afternoon

14:00 - Ashley House

Join people living at Ashley house for singing and a cuppa.

Dementia Friendly Singing Session

15:30-16:30 - TESCO

Do come and join us outside Tesco for a good sing and help raise awareness.

Thursday 23rd May

Songs of Praise

11:00 - Ashley House

A chance to sing some well loved hymns and choose your favourites! With Holy Communion for those who would like to receive.

Dementia Friends School Assembly

15:00 - Huish Episcopi Primary School

Trained Dementia Friends from Langport DAA will take a whole school assembly

Friday 24th May

Coffee Morning and Music in the Garden

10:30 - The Angel, Bow St.

Join Mid-Wessex Singers in the Angel garden to enjoy the music and learn more about ‘Music for the Mind and Memory’ - it’s good for all of us!

Chris Griffiths Sings

10:45 - Portcullis House

A singalong for the people who live at Portcullis House and their families and friends.

Sunday 26th May

Dementia Friendly Service for Rogation

Followed by Lunch

11:00 - St Mary's Church Huish Episcopi

The traditional time to bless the land and community. We start from the car park with a short walk of blessing, followed by lunch at the Rectory. Contact Chris on 01458 251489 if you would like lunch - just for numbers for catering.