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Our recent Dementia Forum took place on Fri 3rd Nov and was a great success thanks to all those people who attended. The focus was on ‘Respite’ support for carers. ‘Support with Confidence’ spoke about the work of Personal Assistants including supervised social activities, sitting services, overnight and weekly respite options. For further details of Support with Confidence please visit http://www.bracknellforestsupportwithconfidence.co.uk/ or contact them on: 01344 206 113 We also had presentations From Bracknell Forest Council regarding the

new Carers Emergency Card (please see page 2 for further information)

and ‘Carers Time Out’ which is support offered by Bracknell Forest Council

to carers who are in need of a break from their caring role and would like

financial help to take part in a social activity. For further information please

discuss with your Dementia Adviser or Care Coordinator.

During the Forum there were Health and Social Care practitioners as well

as voluntary organisations on hand to chat with attendees and offer

further advice and support.

After lunch people offered their views on local support services. The key

message from this feedback was that people felt they received a good

responsive and supportive service from the Memory Clinic and Community

Mental Health Team. People also valued support from voluntary

organisations eg Triple ‘A’. However Carers felt that to improve support

pre-bookable respite care in Care Homes would be extremely beneficial.

The feedback from the forum will be forwarded to our local Dementia

Partnership Board and any possible improvements to current respite

options discussed. More detail will follow once a clear plan is in place.

For further information on current respite options please visit:

https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/dementia/getting-break

Dementia Adviser Newsletter Nov 2017

Karen White, Dementia Adviser

Tel: 01344 823220 email: karen.white@berkshire.nhs.uk

Dementia Forum

Emergency Card 2

Council Tax Discount 3

Free Call Blockers 4

Self Care Week 5 - 6

Easthampstead

Baptist Church

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Research 8

Care UK Activities 9

Dementia Action Alliance 10

Bracknell Film Society 11

South Hill Park Panto 12

Bracknell Forest Homes

Activities

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Bracknell Forest

Libaries

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Triple ‘A’ 15

Alzheimer’s Society 16

Alzheimer’s Cafe 17

YPWD 18

Physical Exercise 19

Alzheimer’s Dementia

Support

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Age Concern 21

Carers 22-23

Contacts 24

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SIGNAL, the local carers service, are working with Bracknell Forest Council to

supply the new Carers Emergency Card packs.

The packs includes emergency cards for both the carer

and the individual cared for, along with emergency

contacts forms.

The Carers Emergency Card lets other people know in

an emergency that the person being cared for relies on

a carer. The card should be carried by the carer at all

times, for example in their bag or wallet. This provides

the reassurance that, in an emergency, there are backup

plans in place for the person being cared for so they

won’t be left without support. A card is also given to

the person cared for with carer information. The cards

are free.

In an accident/incident, the emergency services would

find the Carer Emergency Card and contact your

emergency contacts so they could step in to provide

support. If your contacts are not available then as a

backup option Adult Social Care would be contacted to

ensure that the person cared for is kept safe.

Shortly all carers registered with SIGNAL will be posted details of how the

new scheme works and the new cards.

Please contact SIGNAL if you are not registered with them or would like to

know more about the support they offer.

Tel: 01344 266088

Email: info@signal4carers.org.uk

Please note: this new card replaces he existing red Carers Emergency Respite Card

New Carers Emergency Card

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Could You Be Claiming a Discount

on your Council Tax?

If you have a permanent condition that causes impairment of the brain and social functioning (eg, Dementia ) you could be disregarded for council tax purposes. It means you could claim:

A 25% discount – if you live with one other person A 100% discount – if you live alone. (please note, if you live with more than one other person, you may not receive any discount. Please discuss further with Bracknell Forest Council or your Care Coordinator).

Both of the following must apply for someone to qualify for a severe mental impairment (SMI) council tax discount:

You must have been medically certified as being severely mentally impaired. Having a diagnosis of dementia doesn’t automatically mean you qualify - a doctor must also certify you are severely mentally impaired.

You must be eligible for at least one of the following benefits: Incapacity benefit Attendance Allowance Severe disablement allowance Disability living allowance (higher or middle-rate care component) Increase in disablement pension (due to constant attendance being needed) Unemployability supplement or allowance Constant attendance allowance Income support (which includes a disability premium) Personal independence payment (standard or enhanced daily living component) Armed forces independence payment

Carers To be ‘disregarded’ as a carer, you must meet all the following criteria: you must provide care for at least 35 hours a week and be over 18 years of age you must live in the same property as the person you care for you must not be the spouse or partner of the person you care for An application form can be found by visiting: https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/discounts-council-tax/discounts-people-who-arent-counted Or contact Bracknell Forest Council on 01344 352000 and ask for the ‘Severe Mental Impairment Council Tax Discount application Form

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FREE call blockers

The National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team is focussing on people with dementia who

may be receiving scams or nuisance calls and offering a solution. The NTS Scams Team is

offering FREE call blocking devices.

Why install a call blocker

Previous trials have shown

The blocking technology supplied by trueCall (www.truecall.co.uk) is extremely

effective blocking over 95% of nuisance calls.

People have reported many benefits from having a call blocker such as

Allowing people to live independently for longer

Significantly reducing the risk of financial harm.

Reducing anxiety, confusion and stress for older people, their family and their profes-

sional carers

Reducing the risk of trips, falls and distraction accidents due to getting up to answer the

phone unnecessarily

Helping those who live alone feel safer and more in control and giving peace of mind to their family and friends

To get a FREE call blocking device, YES should be answered to the following

Do you or the person you are applying for receive nuisance and scam calls?

Does the person who would like the call blocker have dementia?

If you answered yes to the above then please apply at:

www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/callblocker

We would also encourage you to do the 20 minute Friends Against Scams online learning.

Friends Against Scams has been created to tackle the lack of scams awareness by providing

information about scams and those who fall victim to them

If you have any queries please contact us at Call.BlockerProject@eastsussex.gov.uk

To see what else the government is doing to combat nuisance calls by searching for

#NoNuisance on social media.

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Monday 13th to Sunday 19th November

Self Care is all about residents taking control of their health. The theme of this year’s Self Care Week is Community Activity. Bracknell Forest is a hotbed of Community Activity, with an increasing number of ways that residents can get active, get connected, get help, learn, be creative and have fun with their family.

As we know, being involved in a community group can reduce social isolation, it can build strong support networks, reduce cognitive decline and can increase physical activity (and all the benefits that come with that: falls prevention, improved mood etc.). So if residents are able to be more active in their community, they are more likely to be able to Self Care and enjoy good mental and physical wellbeing.

During Self Care Week 2017 there will be promotion of the Community Map, a FREE resource which has a large number of local activities and groups that residents can join, many of which are open to complete beginners and range from Tai Chi to Chess and from Knitting to Wood-work!

Self Care Week 2017 will feature a number of community events, talks, free activity sessions, community conversations, a film, volunteering, community prescribing and importantly fun!

Self Care Week 2017

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Events for you to join include:

Monday 13th FREE Guided walk (All abilities) – 9:30am to 10:30am meet @ Sandhurst Community Centre FREE Beginner Exercise Class – 10am to 11:30am @ Priestwood Community Centre

Tuesday 14th REE Guided walk (All abilities) – 9:30am to 10:30am meet @ Sandhurst Community Centre FREE Tai Chi Class – 11am to 12:30pm @ Great Hollands Community Centre FREE Beginner Exercise Class – 6pm to 7pm @ The Parks Community Centre

Wednesday 15th FREE Guided walk (All abilities) – 9:30am to 10:30am meet @ Sandhurst Community Centre Self Care Advice & Community Prescribing Session – 9:30am to 11:30am @ Bracknell Leisure Centre REE Guided Walk – 11am to 12noon @ Ascot Priory Tea Party – 1pm to 3pm @ Ascot Priory Self Care week Talk & Age Concern Rock Choir – 2pm to 4pm @ Priestwood Community Centre FREE History of Ascot Priory with Tour – 3pm to 4pm @ Ascot Priory FREE Beginner Friendly running session (RIOT Squad) – 7pm (for 1hour) & 8pm (for 1hour) meet @ Sandhurst Memorial Park Car Park

Thursday 16th REE Guided walk (All abilities) – 9:30am to 10:30am meet @ Sandhurst Community Centre FREE Guided walk – 10:30am to 12noon, meet @ Mill Pond Café FREE Seated Yoga – 1:30pm to 2:30pm @ Great Hollands Community Centre FREE Beginner exercise session – 5:30pm to 6:30pm @ The Parks Community Centre (Outside) Self Care Advice & Community Map information available – 6:30pm to 9pm @ Point Bingo

Friday 17th REE Guided walk (All abilities) – 9:30am to 10:30am meet @ Sandhurst Community C entre REE Beginner Exercise Class – 10:30am to 12noon @ Great Hollands Community Centre

Saturday 18th FREE, Friendly and fun 5KM (Parkrun) – 08:45am to 10am @ Great Hollands Recreation Ground Sessions TBC: Self Care Advice & Community Prescribing sessions* in: GP Surgeries Bracknell Bus Station Local Cafes Local pubs Crowthorne & Sandhurst High Streets

Self Care Week 2017

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THE MINISTRY OF FUN

At Easthampstead Baptist Church (EBC) our Seniors’ Ministry (which we call “the ministry of fun”)

reflects our values ( Caring, Commitment, Community, Celebration and Communication) in all of the

different services and social activities that we run:

Mid Day Munch

Mid day Munch happens at 12.30pm on the second Thursday of each month. Enjoy a delicious two

course lunch and stay on after for the Thursday Service afterwards!

Thursday Service

Following Midday Munch on the second Thursday of the month we run a traditional yet informal ser-

vice at 2pm. We enjoy songs, prayers and a short talk, with tea and a bite to eat afterwards. Newcom-

ers are always very welcome!

Lunch Club

Lunch Club takes place from 1.00pm to 3.00pm on the fourth Thursday of every month. We follow a

lovely two course lunch with just under an hour of fun activities,. Expect music, gentle exercise and

some fun and games (plus a short talk!).

Refresh Café

‘Refresh’, is an ideal place to meet up with people and make new friends! We’re open at Crown Wood

Community Centre (Opladen Way) on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays 9.00am to1.30pm and Tues-

days & Thursdays 12.15pm to 4.15pm. We serve a range of freshly-prepared hot and cold food to ac-

company your hot or cold drinks.

Tuesday Club

If you like bingo, then the Crown Wood Community Centre is the place to go on a Tuesday afternoon!

Come along to our Refresh Café for a bite first if you’d like, then pop across into the adjoining hall for

fun and games from around 12.30 till 2.45pm.

Holiday at Home / Turkey & Tinsel

Many people are unable to get away for a break during the holidays. EBC’s Holiday at Home is five full

days of themed fun in the summer & involves great food, team games, crafts, sing-alongs, a day trip

and lots of laughter! Our team also runs a one-day Turkey and Tinsel at the end of December to give

us an extra Christmas and New Year celebration - even Santa spares us some of his time!

For more information and to book onto any events please contact Kathryn Stephen, via email:

KathrynS@ebc-bracknell.org or through the church office by calling 01344 487744.

Please note: for Mid Day Munch and Lunch Club we suggest a donation of £3.00 to cover catering, if

this is tricky for you, don’t worry

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“One of the worst things about the experience [of the dementia] was the loneliness. Being

Delivering research to make patients, and the NHS, better

If you are interested in taking part or finding out more about

these studies please register your interest by calling us on

(0118) 378 5700 or emailing lynn.rigby@berkshire.nhs.uk.

IN-LIFE INdependent Living support

Functions for the Elderly

We are looking for older adults with memory problems to get involved with our study.

Our study is focused on supporting conversations and leisure activities. This is

important as people with memory problems say that they often lack opportunity to

engage with enjoyable activities and maintain their social interactions with others.

We will be exploring communication & leisure using two existing computer

programs called Computer Interactive Reminiscence and Conversation Aid

(CIRCA) and Living in the Moment (LIM). We will be using touch screen

computers and there are pictures of people enjoying these activities on this

flyer. If you chose too, your involvement with our research would take place

in your own home for approximately two weeks.

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Pet Sensory on January 18th

Larkland House

Come and join the Larkland House team on the 18th

January 2018 from

11-4pm for fun filled animal activities

Larkland House will have exciting visits during the day, starting with Tom and Sarah at 11:00am from Mill Farm Cottage they be bringing some pigs, ducks, chickens and dogs for you all to hold and stroke and get to know

better

At 14:30pm Sadie will be visiting from Furs and Feathers with beautiful owls and birds of prey for you to hold and stroke and learn how they get

looked after

To book to come along please call Danielle on 07425 620 467

Larkland House

London Road

Ascot

SL5 7EG

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Easthampstead

Baptist Church

First Group Buses

Health Education

Thames Valley

Healthwatch Bracknell

Forest

HSBC Bank Bracknell

Involve Community

Services

JJM Taxis

Keep Mobile

My Care My Home

Moor Cottage

Veterinary Hospital

Royal Berkshire Fire

and Rescue Service

(RBFRS)

Sainsbury's -

Bracknell Town Centre

Sainsburys - Bagshot

Road Bracknell

Scootermart Mobility

Centre

South Central

Ambulance Service

NHS Foundation Trust

South Hill Park Arts

Centre

Specsavers Bracknell

St Joseph and St

Margaret Clitherow

Parish Church

Tesco - Bracknell North

Superstore

The Binfield Club

(Bracknell)

The Lexicon Bracknell

Waitrose Bracknell

Wiltshire Farm Foods

(Bracknell)

Younger People with De-

mentia (YPWD)

New Members

All GP Surgeries in Brack-

nell Forest

Tesco - Martins Heron

Age Concern Bracknell

Astbury Manor Care

Home

Watershed Care Agency

Oxford House Care Agen-

cy

Q-Care Homecare

Care 1st Homecare

Watershed Care

Age UK Berkshire

Alzheimer’s Society

Berkshire,

Bentalls

Bracknell Film

Society

Boots Opticians -

Bracknell

Bracknell Citizens

Advice Bureau

Bracknell and

Wokingham College

Bracknell Community

Mental Health Team

for Older Adults

Bracknell Memory

Clinic

Bracknell Forest

Council

Bracknell Forest

DAA

Bracknell Forest

Homes

Bracknell Local

Police Area, Thames

Valley Police

Bracknell

Shopmobility

Bracknell Town

Council

Clarks Shoes

Bracknell

Courtney Buses

Members of our Dementia Action Alliance

(ever increasing)

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Dementia-friendly Screenings Bracknell Film Society is delighted to offer a series of dementia-friendly screenings

at South Hill Park Cinema

Specially-designed for people living with dementia and their carers, screenings will be in the afternoon on the second Monday of each month. Free refreshments will be provided after each film screening

13th Nov: Singin’ in the Rain

11th Dec: White Christmas

Tickets available from South Hill Park box office

See South Hill Park website for further details and to purchase tickets:

www.southhillpark.org.uk/whats-on/cinema

Box Office 01344 484123

Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA

Supported by Film Hub South East and South Hill Park Arts Centre

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South Hill Park Pantomime

South Hill Park will be running a relaxed screening of their Christmas Pantomime

‘Beauty and The Beast’ on Tuesday 5th December at 14:00.

This would be suitable for people with a diagnosis of dementia as has adopted the

same principles as the Dementia Friendly Film Screenings which are currently

running so successfully at South Hill Park.

to book visit southhillpark.org.uk box office 01344 484123

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Want to get out, have some fun and meet new people?

Craft Session

Every 2nd Monday of each month

Term time only

At Broadway House

Sandhurst

13:30 - 15:30

Craft Sessions

Every 2nd Wednesday of each

month

At Clement House

Bracknell

10:00 - 12 Midday

Singing Sessions

Every Wednesday

At Clement House

Bracknell

16:00 - 17:00

TAI CHI

Every Friday

At Farningham House,

Bracknell

11:00 –12:00

TAI Chi

Every Friday

At Broadway House

Sandhurst

14:30 - 15:30

For more information please contact: Tina Bibic 01344 382853

There is a £2 per person charge for Bracknell Forest Homes residents and

£3 per person for Non Bracknell Forest Homes residents

What’s On

ITea and Coffee (free)

Learn how to use your computer /mobile device

Every Tues

At Berkshire Court

Bracknell

10:30 12:00

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Reminiscence groups

Ascot Heath Library

The reminiscence group meets quarterly on a Monday morning. Please contact the library to check if places are available and to find out more. Tel: 01344 884030 Binfield Library

Sessions are held as part of coffee mornings at Binfield Library every three months, alternating with a quiz and books. Tel: 01344 306663

Bracknell Library

Come along to our group which meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 10.30am to 11.30am. Share coffee and memories. Tel: 01344 423149

Crowthorne Library Groups generally meet at the last Friday of the month (can vary) 10.30am to midday - this group often has speakers with specialist subjects invited.Tel: 01344 776431

Harmans Water Library This group meets on the last but one Thursday of the month from 10am to 11.30 am. Tel: 01344 423660

Sandhurst Library This is normally held on the first Monday afternoon of the month at 2pm but please contact the library for further details. Tel: 01252 870161

Whitegrove Library This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10am to 11.30

What’s On

Brain Gym Exercise your mind with ‘Brain Gymnasium’ sessions and join in a

variety of activities such as word searches, code crackers and memory jogging games.

Binfield Library Second Thursday of the month 11am Tel: 01344 306663

Sandhurst Library First Thursday of the month 10:30am Tel: 01252 870161

Bracknell Forest Libraries

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What’s On Triple ‘A’

Ascot Area Alzheimer’s

Lunchtime Meeting

church hall at St Michael’s Church

20th Nov

12.30pm-2.30pm

Refreshments provided.

All Welcome

Sunday Lunch Respite

Third Sunday of the Month

At: Farningham House, Bracknell

Carers Monthly Lunch

Fourth Monday of the

Month

At: Carnation Hall,

Winkfield

Please contact: 01344 621491 or 01344 486349 for more details

Fun Days Out for People with Dementia

Tues, Wed and Thurs

For further information please contact Pam Woodrow tel: 01344 486349

Christmas Lunch

16th Dec

Please contact Triple ‘A’ for further information

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Alzheimer’s Society

Memory Cafe

Join us once a month for tea/coffee and

cake, with support, advice and friendship

For people with dementia and their carers

2nd Friday of the month

Coopers Hill Community Centre

10:30 - 12.00 noon

SINGING FOR THE

BRAIN

Every Monday

10.30am – 12noon

Langley Hall,

Holy Trinity Church

Bracknell Town Centre

People with Dementia & their Carers welcome . Come

along for an easy sing-along, + coffee & chat

For further details phone Geraldine Durrant: 07713390714

Reminiscence Group

Priestwood Reminiscence Group

This group meets at Priestwood Commu-

nity Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell RG42 1TU on al-

ternate Tuesdays between 2 pm and 4 pm.

They share photos and memories of Bracknell including local

villages before and after the arrival of the new town. £2.00 per

person with tea and biscuits included.

For further information please call 01344 883236.

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What’s On

Alzheimer’s Cafe

Alzheimer’s Café Camberley

ST. Mary’s Church & Centre

Park Road, Camberley

Surrey, GU15 2SR

Third Monday of the Month

6.30 - 8.30pm

For further information

contact 07719 080368

Lynwood Dementia Support

The Wagtail Centre, Lynwood. Ascot.

Thurs 9th Nov 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Thurs 14th Dec 2pm - 4pm

Thurs 11th Jan 2018 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Complimentary refreshments provided

For further information please

Telephone: 01344 298100

Alzheimer’s Café Farnborough

St. Peter’s Parish Centre, 60 Church Ave.,

Farnborough, Hants, UK, GU14 7AP

Third Friday of the month

7 pm – 9 pm

Email: alzheimercafe@hotmail.co.uk tel:07938 175

002

alzheimercafe@hotmail.co.uk

The Daisy Chain Cafe

Free to attend and run by a group of trained volunteers, the Daisy Chain

Café offers a dementia friendly place for people with dementia or

memory loss, their partners, families and friends to meet up for a chat

and a coffee. You can also get helpful information and share the support

of others.

Every Monday (except bank holidays)

2pm - 4pm

Monteagle Hall, Yateley GU46 6FR (next to Waitrose in Yateley)

For further information please:

email walshs@ntlworld.com or telephone 01252 872198

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What’s On

Younger People with Dementia

Archery and other activities

Venue: Oakwood Centre

Tuesdays Nov 7th - 12th Dec

10:30am - 12:30pm

Example of Current Local Workshops

If you are 65 years old or

under and living with

dementia in the East Berks

area then you are entitled to

join in any of our East Berks

workshops.

At YPWD we aim to provide

a series of engaging,

meaningful and activity

based workshops to enable

younger people with

dementia to learn new

skills, maintain current

ones, build confidence and

self esteem whilst meeting

new people and most

importantly having fun.

Skittles and Lunch

Venue: The Greyhound Pub

Thursday Nov 9th - 14th Dec

12noon - 2pm

All Workshops so far have proved to be great fun, they are all very light hearted and no pressure put upon anyone. A chance for people to make new friends and spend some quality time with others.

For further information and for a full list of workshops please contact:

Charlie Draper on: 0750 0806 385 email: Charlie.draper@ypwd.info

www.ypwd.info

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Research has proven that the therapeutic benefits of physical

exercise are particularly beneficial for people with dementia

What’s On

Gym Class

Come along for regular supported

gym sessions with others in a friendly

and fun environment!

Bodyworks Gym, Bracknell Leisure Centre

Contact Mathew Rowell 07887632627

Community First is a free opportunity for residents of East Berkshire to gain therapeutic benefits of

gardening, meet new people and learn new skills.

The range of activities on offer varies greatly from pruning, planting and propagating, to working in the

orchard or vineyard, to woodwork and craft. Wet day activities are also available.

This opportunity is most beneficial to those over the age of 65, at risk of isolation, early retirees and persons

with dementia.

Community First is based at Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare, Wellers Lane, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 6BQ

To find out more email jealottshilllandshare@gmail.com

Visit www.jealottshilllandshare.org.uk

Call 07970 356292

Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/jealottshillcommunitylandshare

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What’s On

Moves and Grooves

Tea Dance Afternoon

For people with dementia and their carers. Our tea

dance afternoon is an enjoyable fun social event where

people can participate as much as they like. Anthony &

Denise from 'Learn to Dance' will encourage those who wish to dance

and he will take to the dance floor and show us some of his moves.

Refreshments will be provided. No need to book - just turn up!

We meet on 3rd Thursday of each month

from 2 pm to 4 pm

at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, Ascot,

For further information

contact: 07516 165665 or 07516 165647

email: info@alzheimersdementiasupport.co.uk

Alzheimer’s Dementia Support

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Event aimed at: Local older people (carers welcome!)

Event purpose: Social – an opportunity to try new activities & make new friends

Time: 2 pm – 4 pm

Place: New Priestwood Community Centre, Bracknell RG42 1TU

Details: Themed activities including puzzles, quizzes, games, music, guest speakers and enter-

tainment.

Booking/Cost Just turn up! £3.50 including refreshments/£1 for carers

DATE 2017 THEME

Wednesday 15th Nov We Will Rock You

Wednesday 22nd Nov Generation Gap

Wednesday 29th Nov Musical Brass

Wednesday 6th Dec Vocalese

Wednesday 20th Dec Festive Fun

For further information please contact events Line: 01344 862916

Age Concern

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Bracknell Forest Carers

Support Group Coffee Evenings

Tues: (Contact 01344 831848 for dates)

5.30pm-7pm, South Hill Park Café,

Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA

Non-alcoholic drinks are paid for by the

group organiser

info@signal4carers.org.uk

Carers

Coffee for Carers

at Crowthorne Library

A friendly and informal coffee morning for all

carers, and those they care for, to get together

and share experiences in relaxed surroundings.

DATES: Fri 10th Nov and Fri 8th Dec

TIME: 10.00am – 11.30 am

No booking required.

Donations for refreshments.

Signal For Bracknell Forest Carers Promoting Carers Rights Day 24th Nov via Social Media view on Twitter and Facebook

Tel: 01344 266088 or email: info@signal4carers.org.uk

Drop – In – Support

At The Look In Café Great Hollands Square

EVERY WEDNESDAY

10am to 12 noon For Further information Contact Bill on 01344 421292

Talking Therapies

Offers four workshop sessions on a weekly basis on Stress Control. Additional

support is also available and adapted to individual needs, to include wellbeing and

anxiety management. Contact: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

0300 365 2000 or via your GP.

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Carers Education Course A six -week or ‘one full day’ course offered to carers, designed to raise awareness of different

aspects of dementia. An evening course is now available

Topics include:

Understanding Dementia – different types, medical aspects, research.

Memory & Communication.

Understanding New Behaviours.

Physical Aspects, Wellbeing and Mobility Issues.

Legal Issues, Welfare and Benefits.

Continued Support and Care- information about local services, day facilities, & various options

relating to future long-term care.

The course aims to provide practical support and advice, whilst enabling carers to meet and

interact with others in similar situations.

Contact: Karen White 01344 823220

Carers

Carer’s training- One-off Stress Management Session

Dr Natalie Almond (Clinical Psychologist) and Corinne Bishop (Assistant Psychologist)

Memory Clinic

Many people experience periods of stress triggered by what is currently happening in their life.

Living with, loving and caring for someone with dementia can have many challenges and rewards. We

recognise that at some points throughout this journey it can be stressful. This session aims to help you

be prepared for the stressful times if and when they arise.

This session is open to anyone who cares for someone with dementia, whether you currently feel that

you are experiencing stress or not. In this one off session (2 hours) we discuss what stress is, and help

you to recognise the symptoms of stress. We also show you a variety of strategies to help you relax and

manage your stress that you can take away from the session and use as regularly as you would like. We

help you to recognise what strategies you have used in the past to manage your stress, and what you

are doing currently and can continue to do in the future to help keep your stress levels low.

For further information please contact Natalie Almond or Corinne Bishop

Tel: 01344 823220

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Further information

www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/dementia

www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

www.alzheimers.org.uk

Karen White

Church Hill House

51-52 Turing Drive

Bracknell

RG12 7FR

Phone: 01344 823220

Available: Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm

Email: Karen.white@berkshire.nhs.uk

If you would like this Newsletter in another

format please contact Karen White