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Head2Head 'memory cafe' expands to second location in Surrey

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (237+ words) A charity is running a "memory cafe" at a second location after securing council funding and donations from the public. Head2Head Sensory Theatre regularly runs the events for people with memory loss at its site near South Godstone, Surrey and will…...

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Burnham Market dementia club urges more people to become members

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (362+ words) People affected by dementia and their carers are being encouraged to get involved with a new support group. Betty's Club in Burnham Market, Norfolk supports those with conditions affecting memory and cognition, who want to stay connected with others. Based…...

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School pupils and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (448+ words) Dementia patients have partnered with primary school pupils in south-east London in a project to assuage loneliness and improve cognitive function. Children from St James the Great and residents of the Greenhive care home in Peckham meet in a library…...

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North Yorkshire libraries launch dementia memory bag service

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (315+ words) People living with dementia and their families can now borrow a "memory bag" from libraries in North Yorkshire. The new scheme aims to unlock memories by providing books and activities, from fidget toys to sensory items, to help promote conversations…...