LOCAL organisations and charities in Tynedale have teamed up to promote Dementia Action Week, a national scheme running from May 20-26 in which communities around the country host dementia-friendly events throughout the week.
Just a few of the events taking place in Tynedale include a public demonstration from Haltwhistle Dementia Support of Tovertafe, a game designed to benefit those with dementia, which the group are fund-raising to purchase.
Chrysalis at Tynedale will also be running a basketball session, suitable for people of all abilities, at the Torch Centre in Hexham, whilst Tynedale Dementia Action Alliance will host a ‘Living Well in Tynedale’ event in Hexham Abbey, which will showcase the local organisations and services available to both carers and those living with dementia.
The Forum cinema will host a free screening of A Space at the Table, a film by Peter Woods, which highlights what its is like to be a carer for a loved one who has dementia. The film it is not suitable to be shown to those living with dementia.
For dates and times of events visit Tynedale Dementia Action Alliance’s Facebook page.
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