Gloucester Dementia Action Alliance

10/10/2025

Kingsholm Stadium is hosting its next Still Us Dementia Support Group this Monday 13th October, 1 - 3pm, no need to book! Gloucester Dementia Action Alliance

10/10/2025

🧠 World Mental Health Day – October 10th 💚

Today is a reminder that mental health matters every day, and that support is always available.
Whether you're facing challenges yourself or supporting someone else, you are not alone.
💬 Talk about how you're feeling
🤝 Reach out for support
💚 Be kind to yourself and others
👉 If you're supporting someone with mental health challenges, we're here to support you too. Your wellbeing matters.

10/10/2025

A young resident with advancing dementia has a daily visitor with whom she used to chat, but her speech had declined and then apparently stopped. Despite this, they continued to take their daily walk together. I was sure she could still understand what he was saying, but often they walked in silence as there was no response.

One day I noticed she had started ‘burbling away’ with great concentration. He looked perplexed, even disturbed so I said, “Oh wonderful, she is trying to talk to you!

He smiled and ‘listened’ with great attention, smiling at her. She even smiled at me the other day when I spoke to her. The real person is still there even when trapped inside the dementia.

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

Creative Age is back in a new venue and on a new day. If you would like to learn more about this fortnightly arts-based, social community project for people living with dementia and their carers/supporters who live independently, please visit the website https://www.openarmsartists.org.uk/creative-ageor call 07579 094776 Open Arms Artists' Collective Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance

08/10/2025

There is an excellent stock of books on dementia available at Gloucestershire Libraries, as part of the Reading Well list, compiled by The Reading Agency. There is also a new library app available - for more information contact your local library https://shop.readingagency.org.uk/products/reading-well-for-dementia Gloucestershire Libraries

08/10/2025

Have you ever thought about (or challenged) the language you have heard people using around dementia?

👉 Oh they suffered really badly with dementia
👉 I have no idea what she was on about so I ignored her
👉 He's gone demented
👉 I can't cope with him any more, he's a burden

Try
⭐ They lived with dementia
⭐ I wasn't too sure what she said but I went along with her on her journey and joined in
⭐ He has a diagnosis of dementia
⭐ I need help

Language matters, it shapes public perception. It can affect the mental health and self-esteem of people living with dementia and those around them. Whilst we often battle against press headlines creating a negative narrative, we can start using friendlier, inclusive language.

05/10/2025

We are so happy to have further funding for our Better Connexions project from . It means we can help more groups like to get out and about.

If you have a group you would like to take out, or you provide activities that people are struggling to get to, please do get in touch. Our minibuses are fully accessible and we would love to help.

0345 6580 5029.

05/10/2025

Our Autumn Newsletter is out now!
Catch up on seasonal updates, upcoming events, and support for you.
📬 Read it here: https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/autumn-newsletter/

03/10/2025

01/10/2025

Throughout , we've shared the five things we want everyone to know about dementia. Let's recap:

1. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing.
2. Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain.
3. Dementia is not just about losing your memory.
4. There is more to the person than the dementia.
5. A little understanding makes a big difference.

Are you ready to learn more about each of these, and explore simple ways you can make a difference for people affected by dementia? Sign up today at dementiafriends.org.uk