10-Week Reminiscence Project for People With Dementia and Their Carers
Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today is a series of reminiscence sessions offered to people living with dementia and a supporter (a partner, son, daughter, sister or a friend, for instance).
From early memories such as schooldays, we then explore travel, working lives and setting up homes. We use music, role play, discussion and art to create a light-hearted atmosphere for sharing memories and bringing people closer together.
The sessions will be led by Caroline Baker and Annie Pownall from the European Reminiscence Network, both skilled and experienced facilitators. Each session will be supported by volunteers who have an understanding of dementia, group work and the art of reminiscence.
To become a participant or volunteer on the project and find out more, please get in touch with Caroline.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Caroline Baker
- Contact Position
- Session Facilitator / Trainer
- Telephone
- 020 8852 9293
- information.ryct.projects@gmail.com
Where to go
- Name
- Venner Road Hall
- Address
-
Venner Road
Sydenham
- Postcode
- SE26 5EQ
Other Details
Availability
- Other notes
Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today projects have been running for over 25-years. Here is feedback from participants on these projects:
“Good opportunity to share past experiences together, and to do this in a stimulating, warm, humorous environment.” (Kate, a carer)
“Other people’s memories triggered off my own. I need to keep in touch more with old friends to keep my memories alive.” (Billy, a person with dementia)
"Definitely recommend this as a fun and meaningful experience and a sense of community and friendship" (Sue, a carer)
“It’s felt like being part of a big family” (Gloria, a person with dementia)