About the service

The Memory Connections service operated by Age UK Somerset is a dementia Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) programme of meaningful and stimulating activities for people living with mild to moderate dementia. The group session offers its members a range of enjoyable activities providing general stimulation for thinking, concentration and memory. Each week the session will cover different themes and topics such as: life history; current affairs; word games; physical activity, music, creativity and much more. The sessions aim to be group led with members choosing topics and themes they would enjoy discussing to encourage a greater engagement and enthusiasm. Participants can attend face-to-face group sessions. The trained specialist team deliver the session and group members are encouraged to engage in a wide variety of activities to promote the maintenance of an active and stimulated mind.

Who is this service for?

People living with mild to moderate dementia or without a formal dementia diagnosis, who may have memory problems or cognitive impairment

Residents of Somerset and North Somerset only

When is this service available?

For opening times please contact the service provider.

Please contact the service provider for more information.

Is there a cost?

Contact the service provider for details of any costs.