Dementia Support

For people with memory loss and their carers

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

Have you thought about volunteering and/or are looking for a new opportunity?
We're looking for volunteers to support our services in Weaste and Swinton.
For more information, email: [email protected] or call on: 0161 788 7300.

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

If you're local to Broughton / East Salford - we'll be at the Healthy Living event at Broughton Hub on Monday 20th January. (12pm-2pm)

We will have info about our services, volunteering opportunities and social activities.

Enjoy a free brew and find out what's on locally.

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

Back for 2025! The music cafe for people living with dementia.

First one of the year is tomorrow, Friday 3rd January, 10am-11.30am at Chandos Sports and Social Club.

https://t.co/mKehTI6hfp

Call - 0161 728 2001 for more info or email: [email protected]

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

This week it's Malnutrition Awareness Week #MAW24

Increase your understanding of older people’s malnutrition prevalence and risk.

You can access our free e-learning on our website: Nutrition and Hydration Training

@GMNandH #MAW2024 #olderpeople #NutritionMatters

[Age Friendly Salford @AgeSalford]

Its Life Long Learning Week at Age Friendly Here’s what’s happening:
☑️4 Nov-Brew & Chat, Eccles
☑️5 Nov-Tech & Tea Drop-In
☑️6 Nov-6 Steps to Preventing Falls
☑️7 Nov-Brew & Chat, Swinton
☑️8 Nov-Brew & Chat, Pendleton
Join us and learn together! https://t.co/M5qkLdvp27

[The Empowered Communications Approach @emP_Convos]

Want to improve your connections with people living with dementia? Janet did!
The Greater Manchester Training Hub have funded #professional #GM #communication #courses until March 2025. For more information -
https://t.co/eR5x3PWDdX

@GMTrainingHUB @GM_ICP @GMAgeingHub @gmcvo

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

Changing lives with music- the first dementia music cafe took place last week in Salford with @musicinmind_org. The BBC came along to film, watch here: 'Dementia music cafes will change lives' https://t.co/dCKlKk8vsm

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

We have some news to share on International Day of Older People #IDOP.
Next year, we will be merging with @AgeUKTrafford. Read more on our website.
👇
https://t.co/izUHDXN9JN

[Salford Now @SalfordNow]

Salford’s dementia-friendly sports programme set to improve mental and physical health.

@AgeUKSalford and @Foundation92 partnered to create this campaign to help older people in the community.

https://t.co/IkvVRv2wpl

[The Empowered Communications Approach @emP_Convos]

Free communication courses for #family #caregivers of people with #dementia in #GM.

Morning and Evening courses starting in Oct -
Our Online Programme – Empowered Conversations (https://t.co/IJoR4EPI3B)

@lbsorg @OldhamDementia @WiganLeighCarer @NinaWarhurst @educatestock

[My Generation News @MyGenerationGM]

Age UK Salford (@AgeUKSalford) is launching a new music cafe for people living with dementia and their carers in conjunction with Manchester Camerata’s Music in Mind Programme (@musicinmind_org) 🎶☕

https://t.co/M5Cb31Eub9

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

The popular Sunday Lunch event held at Humphrey Booth Day Centre is back on Sunday 6th October for those aged 55+ (Noon - 3pm).
Tickets cost £20 and include three-course meal, glass of wine and entertainment.
Call 0161 737 5989 for a ticket.

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

Do you live in Irlam and are aged 55+? Or does a friend or relative?
We will be at Irlam Library on Wednesday 25th September from 10am - 11am with information about ageing well and general information and advice.

This is a drop-in, no need to book.

[Age Friendly Salford @AgeSalford]

Claiming #Pensioncredit can also give you access to additional help with housing costs, council tax, and heating bills. Don’t miss out, check your eligibility here: Pension Credit calculator - https://t.co/tues3TnMqm (https://t.co/zWoVukghHU)
#PensionCredit

[The Empowered Communications Approach @emP_Convos]

Places available for online Empowered Conversations course for family caregivers from Thurs. 12th Sept.

"It helped me understand what it must be like to be mum, what she is going through and how to talk to her without thinking I shouldn't said that!"

https://t.co/GIqTDEqSNK

[Age Friendly Salford @AgeSalford]

Did you know that you can receive up to £218 per week via #pensioncredit?
Don’t miss out, check your eligibility here: Pension Credit calculator - https://t.co/tues3TnMqm (https://t.co/zWoVukghHU)
#pensioncredit #AgeFriendlySalford

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

Sensory Workshop for family carers of people living with dementia.

On Tuesday 17th September, Age UK Salford Office, 108 Church Street, Eccles, M30 0LH.

Book your place: T: 07928 826 036 or email: [email protected]

[My Generation News @MyGenerationGM]

Family caregiver turned support worker at @AgeUKSalford after seeing his positive impacts!

Well done Martin!

https://t.co/k3sfIMnRyc

[Age UK Salford and Trafford @AgeUKSalford]

Do you listen to podcasts?

@SalfordCAB has launched a series of podcasts to help understand where to find help and vital information about topics such as debt, health and disability and for the over 60's
Follow the link to listen:

https://t.co/k99XVZgu3t

[Age Friendly Salford @AgeSalford]

Annual Community Fun Day & Picnic!

Date: Tues, 20th Aug 2024
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Yogurt Pots Childcare, Salford Sports Village

🔗 Book now: https://t.co/CZyaNEW5nb
#CommunityFunDay #FamilyEvent