New Free Memory Cafes for People Living with Dementia
Events to be held in leisure centres across the borough
The events are also for carers and their families
April 16, 2024
A series of free memory cafés for people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s is being held across the borough of Hounslow.
The free cafés gives carers and relatives the opportunity to come together, share their experiences and get helpful advice and tips,
The memory cafes will be taking place on the following dates:
25 April, 12.30 – 2pm: Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre
16 May, 12.30 – 2pm: Heston Pools & Fitness
30 May, 12.30 – 2pm: Isleworth Leisure Centre
13 June, 12.30 – 2pm: Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
27 June, 12.30 – 2pm: Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre
11 July, 12.30 – 2pm: Heston Pools & Fitness
25 July, 12.30 – 2pm: Isleworth Leisure Centre
The cafés are free to attend, and booking is not required, simply ask at reception on the day.
Lampton Leisure has partnered with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care providers, Right At Home, to offer the events.
Paula Vincent, Health and Wellbeing Manager at Lampton Leisure, commented, “At Lampton Leisure we believe leisure centres should act as a health hub for the community and these Memory Cafés are designed to help support both people with dementia and their carers and families. We are excited to partner with Right At Home to ensure these sessions are really valuable for all attendees.”
Sanjay Vadhera of Right At Home, added, “In the UK, dementia is a pressing public health concern, affecting a significant portion of the population. According to recent statistics, around 940,000 people are living with dementia, with the numbers expected to rise as the population ages. It is one of the leading causes of death in the UK, with someone developing dementia every three minutes. The impact extends beyond individuals to families and caregivers, highlighting the urgent need for better support services, research, and awareness campaigns to address this growing issue. This highlights the importance of memory cafes in the community for people to meet and talk and get involved in some sort of verbal and non-verbal interaction.”
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