Together Dementia Support

enabling people to live positively with dementia in Manchester

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Happy Birthday to us!

Today marks 5 years since Together Dementia Support was set up by Sally.  It’s a good time to stop and reflect on all that has been achieved so far and to say an enormous

THANK YOU to all of you (trustees, staff, volunteers, members, carers, fundraisers) who have  helped keep us on track and grow. 

 Sally says:  “I must thank my husband, Karl, in particular for listening to every up and down, trial and tribulation over the past years but also to all of you who have encouraged me when it’s been tough.”  Here’s to the next 5 years!

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So Many Beauties

Thursday 26 September is the BBC Music Day and in Manchester we have a Dementia Friendly Music festival taking place at the Bridgewater Hall.

There will be live music to listen to and music-making workshops to join in.  Some of our staff will be there so come along and say hello!

If you would like to reserve a place to go, please do so through The Bridgewater Hall box office:

Box Office: 0161 907 9000

www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

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Doing Dementia Differently

Together Dementia Support are involved in a Concert at Stockport Plaza Theatre called ‘Doing Dementia Differently’, showcasing the work, skills and talents of people living with dementia. Our Gospel Choir will be singing and we will be showing the ‘Unforgettable Sound of Music’ our Fab Forgetful Friends’ version of the musical. We would love it if you were able to come along and support us on the evening!

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Comedy and curry fundraiser evening

14th June 2019
Chorlton Central Church
8pm- 10.30pm

Join us for a night of fun, food and frivolity to raise funds for TDS.

Can you help us promote this by word of mouth, email, social media, circulating posters and fliers? Can you help us on the day by setting up, serving food, staffing the bar, collecting the glasses, raffle and ticket sellers? or just come and bring your friends or family for an enjoyable evening of fun and laughter. 

Cost is £15 per ticket (or £ 16.58 through Eventbrite)

Phone the office for tickets on 0161 226 7186, email admin@togetherdementiasupport.org or book via eventbrite

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Carers’ Drop-in Programme for March-June 2019

Our Carers’ drop-in group meet 3 weeks of every month from 7pm-9pm. When you come to the group session, you can bring your relative with you and our volunteers will sit and spend time with them (playing cards/ dominoes and doing crafts etc) so that you can participate in the activities fully.

An Admiral nurse (who provide specialist dementia support that families often need) will be available monthly where you can book a 15 minute appointment to talk through any concerns that you might have, even if you don’t wish to attend the carers group itself.

Take a look at our programme for March, April May and June below.

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Support us through the Co-op Local Community Fund

We want to support carers of people with dementia with drop-in sessions to reduce isolation, increase knowledge and give them a break.
We believe in carer peer support – as they are the experts in this role and can help each other. It helps carers to develop supportive friendships with people who live nearby. To assist in the delivery of our work, we also recruit volunteers from the local area and it helps them to better understand the needs of older people in their communities.

How the Local Community Fund works

The Co-op are helping us to work towards achieving this goal through their Local Community Fund.

By shopping at Co-op, you can donate your 1% to support us in helping carers in diverse communities in central Manchester. To find out more, please visit the Co-op Local Community Fund website.