Denholme's Dementia Hub

12/04/2026

Please share! Our aim is to get more people affected by Dementia involved. ❤️

A DEMENTIA hub at Denholme is offering support to people affected by the condition.

11/04/2026

Denholme's Dementia Hub will be open next Saturday 18th April 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. If you or someone you know is affected by dementia, feel free to drop in and explore what we have to offer at Denholme Youth Cafe.

09/04/2026

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08/04/2026

Dementia symptoms like forgetfulness and confusion are a little easier to spot. But there are a whole host of challenges that a person can also experience that aren’t immediately obvious. This can include things like anxiety, depression and overwhelm, to name but a few.

Sometimes this experience can be likened to an iceberg, as illustrated here, showing that what is visible to others is often only a small part of someone’s reality.

If you’re living with dementia, or care for someone with dementia, what would your dementia 'iceberg' look like?

[Image description:A blue illustrated iceberg graphic with a title that reads: 'Dementia can look like...'. Text overlays the centre of the iceberg which reads: 'What people see' followed by an upwards arrow and 'What people don't see' followed by a downwards arrow. Words are placed around the top of the iceberg that read: Forgetfulness; Irritability; Impulsivity; Agitation; Repetition; Confusion; Apathy; Disinterest. Disorientation. Words placed around the bottom of the iceberg read:Depression; Anxiety; Overwhelm; Fear; Paranoia; Delirium; Grief; Stress; Low self-esteem; Delusions.]

23/03/2026

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21/03/2026

Today's Dementia Hub was all about trying something new, filled with fun and laughter! It also gave our amazing caregivers a chance to unwind and participate if they wanted too. 🎉

19/03/2026

Word is steadily spreading among local residents about our group. Today, we received a call from a resident in a neighbouring village expressing interest, and we look forward to welcoming them when they can join us. Our group is open not only to those diagnosed with Dementia but, most importantly, to the carers impacted by this disease. We provide a safe and welcoming space for anyone affected by Dementia. Our next session is straight after the Denholme Contact Point from 11:30am until 13:30pm. At Denholme Youth Cafe.

16/03/2026

Denholme's Dementia Hub will be open this Saturday 21st March 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. If you or someone you know is affected by dementia, feel free to drop in and explore what we have to offer at Denholme Youth Cafe.

27/02/2026

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'Alzheimer’s isn’t just forgetting. It’s losing your sense of safety. Feeling like a visitor in your own life.

'Today I had a very real conversation with my mum.

'She has Alzheimer’s. During a “memory muddle,” she forgets where she lives. She feels an overwhelming need to “go home” even though she is at home. Her house no longer feels familiar; it feels like a holiday place, somewhere temporary.

'She feels lost in a place that should feel safe. Confused. Distressed. Sometimes angry, because nothing feels familiar, even though she’s surrounded by the life she built.

'She knows she has these memory muddles not from remembering them herself, but because I have promised to always be honest with her. On her clearer days, we talk openly about her Alzheimer’s, and she understands the journey she is on.

'She had a memory muddle this morning, and Dad called me so I could talk with her. This afternoon, while I was spending time with her, I told her about it and she had no recollection of it at all.

'Then she broke down. And she apologised to me.

'For being confused.

'For getting cross.

'For having Alzheimer’s.

'She never needs to apologise to me. It broke my heart that she felt she needed to.

'That moment shattered me.

'Alzheimer’s isn’t just forgetting. It’s losing your sense of safety. Feeling like a visitor in your own life. Believing you’re on holiday because home no longer makes sense.

'For families, it’s watching someone you love apologise for a disease stealing them piece by piece.

'And yet, the lack of social care support is staggering. Families are discharged, passed around, or told to cope. Carers burn out quietly. Loved ones hold everything together behind closed doors.

'This isn’t good enough. Families living with Alzheimer’s need real, ongoing social care support, guidance, respite, and compassion.

‘My family needs more.’

21/02/2026

Most people assume dementia is something that just happens with age. But the truth? How you live today can shape your brain for decades to come.

Every choice: the way you move, eat, and connect with others - builds resilience. Small steps now can protect your memory, your independence, and your quality of life in the future.

21/02/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming new members, and Rebecca Poulsen Worth Valley graced us with her presence, also kindly contributing baked goods alongside Julie Wood. Our sincere thanks go out to these wonderful ladies.

We had a very productive session discussing the significant impact our new hub is having, not only on individuals with a diagnosis but, more importantly, on their caregivers. It provides a valuable space where they can connect with other caregivers and realise that their thoughts and feelings are perfectly valid.

If you are aware of anyone living with dementia who might benefit from such a supportive group, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

17/01/2026

We had a wonderful session today and were pleased to welcome some new members. It is encouraging to see that awareness is growing, which allows us to offer support to more individuals living with Dementia.

We were also delighted to receive a visit from a representative of Denholme Voices. They informed us that they have generously chosen us as the beneficiary of their recent fundraising efforts this year, for which we extend our sincerest gratitude. Once our group is more established, the choir will join us for a singalong in the near future, which will make a lovely change for our group. Thank you.