Best Life Day Club

27/09/2025

The Age UK South Gloucestershire Team will be at Morrisons in Yate tomorrow, Friday 26th September from 9.00 am.

Why not pop along and see them to find out what support we could offer you or a loved one in later life.

We look forward to meeting you there!

25/09/2025

02/09/2025

BREAKING NEWS - Could an at home dementia diagnosis soon be possible?

Today, Dr George Stothart, a BRACE-funded researcher, shares his early Alzheimer's Fastball test results.

His research shows that Fastball can be used at home to detect memory decline in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, a condition that can lead to Alzheimer's.

02/09/2025

We now have 3 Digital Cafes running throughout South Gloucestershire in Yate, Staple Hill and Downend.

Why not pop along (no appointment necessary), meet the team and challenge them with your digital questions!

06/08/2025

We are trying to put together some guided reminiscence boxes. To help compile the boxes we are looking for donations. Would you have any items that you no longer need or use and would like to donate to the boxes?

We are looking for small non valuable items linked to sports, baking, transport, holidays and travel, hobbies and crafts, work, fashion and beauty and school days.

Please follow the link below for more information:-
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGrW2eYH_4/IukeDvCeMO26kz63EENkZg/view?utm_content=DAGrW2eYH_4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6398a597c2

28/07/2025

Did you know? Hundreds of places across Bristol & South Glos offer discounts to carers with a Carers Emergency Card 💳
From shops and barbers to gyms, restaurants and days out – there’s something for everyone.

See the full list: https://www.carersbsg.org.uk/our-support-services/discounts-for-carers -42

Are you a local business keen to support carers? Get in touch: lisas@carersbsg.org.uk

25/07/2025

Today, we're going to look at an example of how the ⭐️ Golden Rules can help us sort out feelings from facts.

❓This is a version of a question we get asked fairly often:

‘We’re sitting at home watching telly and my wife keeps asking, “When are we going home?”
What do I say?!’ 🤷‍♂️

We've established that common sense doesn’t work with dementia, so contradicting her ( ⭐️ Golden Rule No. 3) and telling her she IS at home will not help and will simply make her feel as we all do when contradicted - wrong-footed and defensive. And as she may not have stored the words you said, she'll be left with that feeling but with no way of knowing WHY she feels like that.

We need to look at this using SPECAL sense. 🔍

Even without dementia, what makes a house a home is a feeling of safety, security, belonging, and relaxation – a place where everything makes sense.

When you have dementia, feelings are much more important than facts and they are storing even when facts, increasingly, are not.

This lady is indicating that she doesn’t FEEL at home, for whatever reason. Here, detective work comes in again - and the reason & solution will be completely individual for each person.

The ‘Interesting’ tool will encourage her to say more and listening to what she has to say with your SPECAL sense tuned in (⭐️ Listen to the Expert) will help you start to find out why she’s not feeling ‘at home’, safe & secure.

It could turn out to be the programme you’ve been watching has left her with an unsettled feeling … or the sun has set without the curtains being drawn … or maybe she’s feeling cold … or she simply needs to feel reassured of her worth.

As we always say, the reasons why will be as completely unique as the person, but if you can start to see it as a ‘feelings’ not ‘facts’ question, it’ll help you start thinking SPECAL sense, not common sense.

25/07/2025

🌿 Can You Help Us Create a Sensory Garden for Our Community? 🌿

We’re reaching out to our wonderful local community to ask for your support in bringing a very special outdoor space to life at The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne.

Our dream is to create a peaceful, sensory garden, designed especially for people living with memory loss and dementia but open to all during our daytime opening hours (the outdoor area will be safely locked up at night). 🌼🌳

Spending time outside is proven to bring huge benefits for those with dementia: the sights, smells, sounds, and sensations of nature can calm anxiety, lift mood, and gently stimulate memories. That’s why this garden means so much to us and our clients.

We’d love to create a shady seating area at the back of the centre, where we hold weekly sessions for our clients. To make this possible, we’re hoping to raise funds for 4 of these beautiful, durable benches:
🪑 Captain’s Treble Seat – Recycled Furniture

https://www.recycledfurniture.co.uk/Benches-and-Seating/Benches-and-Seats/Captains-Treble-Seat

Each bench is made from 100% recycled materials, built to last, and perfect for our sensory space. With your help, we can create a welcoming outdoor environment where people with memory loss and the whole community can relax, connect, and feel at peace.

🌸 Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer.
If you or a local business would like to sponsor a bench, have your name on its plaque or contribute towards the garden, please get in touch with us here or message directly.

Let’s build something beautiful together. Thank you for caring. 💚

23/07/2025

23/07/2025

What an unforgettable day on the water! 🚤☀️

Our annual boat trip was a huge success, with 27 of us on a fantastic day out. There were smiles all round, plenty of laughter, and even the chance for some of our clients to take the wheel and drive the boat such a special moment! 🧭💙

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and to the amazing staff and crew who looked after us so well. These moments of connection, joy, and togetherness mean the world.

Already looking forward to next year’s adventure! 🌊✨