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Sally Townsend, our Community Development Coordinator for schools has produced the following resource list to raise dementia awareness with children and young people.
Please click on the above title to access a leaflet explaining more about opportunities for people with lived experience of dementia joining us in Bristol's schools.
Click on the above heading to access the latest Inspiring Dementia Action in Bristol Schools Newsletter.
Please click on the above title to access Alzheimer's Society pages on explaining dementia to childen and young people - this may help them understand what dementia is, and what a diagnosis means for their relationship with their family member or friend.
Dementia UK have produced this guide which discusses how to support children and adolescents when they have a parent with young onset dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Memories with Grandma’ is a new animation to help raise awareness of dementia for 7-11 year olds. Schools and youth groups can also use this short film with an accompanying lesson plan to create Dementia Friends. For more information and to request the lesson plan please visit our schools pages: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/info/20...
Our school teaching resources make it easy to teach and learn about dementia from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. No prior knowledge of dementia is required. All of these resources can be used in class, in assemblies or as homework.
Click on the title above to take you to Alzheimer's Research UK's page with information about dementia aimed at kids.
Having a relative with dementia can be really hard for young people. This short animation has been developed to help children aged 8-12 understand what having dementia means. It aims to help them understand some of the changes in their relative’s memory and behaviour, as well as giving them some practical tips for communicating with someone with dementia
Help for young carers | Carers Support Centre
General advice and resources for young carers. The Booklet for Young Carers has been developed for young carers by young carers and covers topics such as looking after yourself, growing up as a carer and dreaming about your future. The Children’s Society works with children and young people and has lots of advice and resources for young carers on its website.
How do you explain dementia to a six year old? The Ally Bally Bee Project is on a mission to make such difficult conversations a little easier with our personalised children’s book about dementia.
Imagine being able to explain “granny’s dementia” to your child with a book that features both child and grandparent as the main character. From names and appearances to certain behavioural traits (after all, dementia affects everyone differently) – we plan to allow for such customisation through an interactive website. Simply create the story online then click to have it delivered to your door!
The Together Project - Blog - The Together Project meets The Ally Bally Bee Project
We have developed a self-referral process for Deaf / BSL Users.
We have produced a Deaf / BSL version of our service leaflet available on our YouTube channel.
We have produced an Easy Read version of our service leaflet
Join our singing groups where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don't need to be a good singer to benefit! Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs. More Information Here
Tuesday mornings, 10.30 to 12.15 Bristol Community Links South, Langhill Ave, Bristol, BS4 1TN
Contact: Hannah Newrick on 0117 9610 693 Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk
Contact Hannah Newrick Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk Tel: 07927 590 216
This group is held every Tuesday, 2pm to 3.45pm
This takes place on 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of every month (2pm to 3.45pm)
Contact Hannah Newrick Hannah.Newrick@alzheimers.org.uk Tel:07927 590 216
This group is being held in Westbury-on-Trym, every Wednesday 10.30am to 12.15pm
A virtual group is available weekly on a Wednesday afternoon at 3pm on Zoom.
Anyone with concerns about their memory or that of another can attend. Sessions run weekly and often have a guest speaker.
Contact Claire Muscat
Claire.Muscat@alzheimers.org.uk
Tel: 07872 866 502
This Memory Café takes place on the 2nd Friday of the month, 2pm to 4pm
A virtual Memory Café takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, 3.30pm-4.30pm
This Memory Café takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Regular Support groups for close family, friends and carers of people with Dementia led by experienced facilitators. The groups are places to share concerns and experiences
Withywood Centre, Geoff Cargill Room, Queens Road, Withywood, BS13 8QA 4th Tuesday of the month
PLEASE CONTACT ON 0117 947 3120 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
Beechwood Club, Beechwood Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3TP
Second Wednesday of every month starting Wednesday 14th August
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm (There will be no Carers Peer support group in July or October 2024)
PLEASE CONTACT ON 0117 904 5150 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND & TO CHECK AVAILABILITY (if this group is at capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list)
Ardagh Pavilion, off Kellaway Avenue, Bristol, BS6 7YL
Last Wednesday of each month, 2pm to 3.30pm
Please contact Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service on 0117 904 5150
Please note that this is a closed group and can only be accessed by contacting the above number for details. Due to the high uptake of this group, you may be placed on a waiting list.