Dementia Friendly Keighley

Providing advice and information for people affected by Dementia in the Keighley area. if you need support at any stage of your dementia journey please call

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Last week DFK were at Long Lee Cubs running a Dementia Friends session. This can help children understand how they can support a grandparent with their dementia and breaks down fear and stigma. One day these little ones could be caring for you. @DementiaFriends

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Today DFK have been celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We truly appreciate all those brave service men and women who fought for freedom, we thank you for your service #veday80thanniversary

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Last week DFK delivered two #Dementia Awareness sessions. One took place at the Denholme Youth Cafe and the other at Stirk Lambert & Co. Raising awareness in the community makes it more inclusive and supportive for people living with dementia. Book yours now call 01535 602529

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

The DFK Dementia Hub @glusburnarts had another successful day on Wednesday. A lovey way to make new friends, engage socially and take part in activities if preferred. For more information call 01535 602529 #dementia

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Week 4 for our Dementia Hub @glusburnarts Last Wednesday we had a wonderful turnout and hope today is just as busy. The Hub starts at 1pm call 01535 602529 for more details

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

On 21st March DFK will be having an event at the Centre. It starts at 11am, we would like as many people as possible to attend. The Big Teapot Event is a chance to say thank you and to raise awareness of the service DFK provides for our community. @TNLComFund

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Week 3 of the Dementia Hub at @glusburnarts , what a fantastic turnout! A group of 10 people, chatting, playing games and making new friends. Social interaction and a sense of purpose is so important for people living with #Dementia

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

On 21st March DFK will be having an open event at the Information Centre. It starts 11am all welcome.The National Lottery Big Teapot Event is an opportunity to say thank you to all those who play the Lottery enabling vital funding and to raise awareness of the service DFK provide

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Today DFK are in the Airedale Shopping Centre with our partners Keighley Specsavers running our monthly coffee and games morning. Anyone is welcome to join us for a coffee, catch up or information. It’s fun, you can meet new people and it’s free! #dementia #keighley

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

It’s Wednesday and time for the weekly #Dementia Hub @glusburnarts Are you or a loved one living with Dementia? Join us for activities, meeting new friends in a lovely supportive space. The Hub runs from 1pm to 2.30pm see you there

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Today DFK attended South Craven Connect @glusburnarts It was an opportunity to meet other organisations offering a variety of services and support to the local community. We will be back in Glusburn on Wednesday with our Dementia Hub at 1pm

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Today was our first #Dementia Hub at Glusburn Institute - Community and Arts Centre. The Hub is a way of meeting new friends in a supportive space. So if you or a loved one are living with Dementia drop in on a Wednesday between 1pm an 2.30pm. We look forward to meeting you

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Shortly we are launching our Dementia Hubs based in community settings. The first locations will be Haworth, Oakworth and Glusburn and we are looking for new volunteers. If you have a lived or professional experience of Dementia and would like more information call 01535 602529

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Wow what a busy day! The monthly event with Specsavers Keighley which is always great fun and raises awareness in the community. The centre was also lively this morning with great social engagement and peer support in abundance. #dementia

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Yesterday we had the pleasure of delivering a dementia awareness session @glusburnarts The group engaged with the session which helps to build communities inclusive for people with Dementia. If you would like a session for your organisation give us a call in 01535 602529

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

Yesterday DFK held its client Xmas Party, there was lots of home baked goodies and entertainment was provided by Nick and Rachael Ingram who sang for us. It was an amazing afternoon full of joy, laughter and dancing. #Christmas #Dementia

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

It was great to welcome the children, our clients loved the opportunity to interact and enjoy the social engagement #dementia #Keighley

[Eastwood Community School @ECS_Keighley]

Our Year 5 and 6 children have been to Dementia Friendly Keighley this morning and have played board games, shared social stories and the choir have performed Christmas songs. What a great opportunity! #care #Brighterfuturesweek @SchsofSanctuary

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

The volunteers were busy yesterday getting the Centre ready for #Christmas .We wanted it to look festive and welcoming for the Singing Group today. Gill will be leading the singing with a host of familiar seasonal songs followed by coffee and cake

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

@royston24312523 @DementiaFriends Thank you Roy it was a really good interactive session 😊

[Dementia Friendly Keighley @DFKeighley]

It was a pleasure to be able to deliver the #dementia awareness session to such a welcoming audience many thanks @DementiaFriends

[Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Chaplaincy Team @ChaplaincyANHST]

It was great to have so many hospital volunteers here for Dementia Friendly training today with Helen from @DFKeighley. Very inspiring, interesting & positive. We are all qualified Dementia Friends with badges to prove it😁thank you! @lozzawasere @AiredaleNHSFT #dementia