Enriching the lives of those affected by dementia. Charity/Social Enterprise. Runs Moments Café @MomentsPlym. Latest campaign: #VisibleValuedHeard
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Excited to be presenting today at #healthyageing2023! The Oval is looking spectacular .
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Great to hear from the amazing Admiral Nurses in Cornwall. @carolinemellis0 Vital work, with huge impact.
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A buzzing exciting #dementia conference in #cornwall is just about to start! Amazing atmosphere to champion #DementiaActionWeek2023 and the team are thrilled to be here! #CornwallDementiaConference
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We often share the teachings of the wonderful @teepasnow . Here is some really brilliant tips for those who are agitated in the evening. The tips apply to living at home or in a residential space.#dementia #sundowning
teepasnow.com/blog/5-proacti…
#WorldAlzheimersDay is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. Alzheimer is one of the most prevalent types of dementia and is thought to be the primary factor in between 60 and 80 percent of dementia cases globally.
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Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65? 🧠
Then look no further ...
Our FREE Young Dementia Get Together Group runs on the second Saturday of every month 🤩 in Plymouth.
contact Shania on shania@memorymatters.org.uk or 01752 243333 📞
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Kate & Laura had a fab day teaching #Cognitvestumulationtherapy to the wonderful teams in Liverpool this week. So lovely to be back out training again!! #dementia #dementiatraining #merseycare #
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We have some news! 👂
After 12 years Laura Walker is leaving her role as Joint CEO / Co-founder of Memory Matters. She will be finishing at the end of July 2022 but will continue as external consultant to MM😊
Kate Smith will continue as sole CEO.⬇️
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Great to be at Plymouths Social Isolation and Loneliness Conference with some amazing orgs! @TheDukePlymouth today. @popideas1 @MomentsPlym @plymouthcc @StudioSkein @plymouthageuk
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Memory Matters provides training and support to carers and those living with dementia, and your donations really do help.
🌺 To support Memory Matters, follow the link memorymatters.org.uk/donate/
#memorymatters #dementiasupport #livingwithdementia #hcptraining #dementiauk
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Not only do we provide a space for those living with dementia to come together and meet new people, but we also provide training for healthcare professionals and carers nationwide.
👉 Click memorymatters.org.uk/dementi… to book your Memory Matters Training Course.
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Kate and Laura make the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise U.K. list for 2022! Congratulations to the other brilliant Devonian Women who share this space!
Congratulations to the incredible women included in the @PioneersPost 'Top Women in Social Enterprise'.
We're excited to see so many talented women highlighted alongside a few #SouthWest businesses such as Cosmic, @MemoryMattersSW, @SE_Mark & Resonance!
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Memory Matters is a CIC committed to helping people with memory concerns or living with dementia.
We provide unique, ‘memory focused’ projects and services designed to educate and support people in a variety of ways.
👉 Find out more about our work memorymatters.org.uk/about-u…
Memory Matters offers support to carers and people living with dementia so that they can live a less isolated, more fulfilling life.
🌺 To donate, follow the link memorymatters.org.uk/donate/
#memorymatters #dementia #southwestdementia #livingwithdementia #dementiacharity
Taking place over six months and completed during a time that suits you, the Memory Matters Fellowship is designed for professionals to run their own vibrant therapeutic dementia workshops.
📞 Book a call to learn more memorymatters.org.uk/join-ou…
#memorymatters #dementia
Are you a professional carer looking to upskill?
Memory Matters offers a range of Dementia Training to help you better understand your clients’ needs.
Memory Matters gives flexibility for learning, with online and in person courses.
👉 Book a place memorymatters.org.uk/dementi…
Did you miss our Online CST last month?
CST has been proven to be as effective as some anti-dementia drugs, and the evidence is growing.
Our one-day CST courses take place online on 23rd March and 20th April.
👉 To book your space today, visit memorymatters.org.uk/dementi…
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Our Exploring Dementia workshop can help build self-confidence for those living with dementia and those who care for them. It is available to complete online and in your own time.
👉 Book your place today memorymatters.org.uk/dementi…
#memorymatters #dementia #southwestdementia
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Our #VisibleValuedHeard campaign gives you and your loved ones an opportunity to share your experience with dementia. Our aim is to throw #Dementia into the public eye and help people #LivingWithDementia feel visible, valued and heard 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/visible…
#KnowDementia
If you've been looking for a #DementiaSupportGroup, look no further than Monday's Moments - a weekly #SupportGroup at #MomentsCafe held every Monday where you can chat over coffee with others in the community ☕
You are not alone. Phone now 👉 01752 243333 ☎️
#DementiaSupport
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#DidYouKnow you can now #Donate directly to Memory Matters through our website? 👀
For over a decade our team has supported people affected by #Dementia in our communities and empowered them to #LiveWell. You can support us here 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/donate/
#DementiaSupport
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#NewBlog 🤔 Is Dementia Hereditary?
A commonly asked question we get here at Memory Matters is whether or not dementia can be inherited genetically. Read more in our latest #BlogPost 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/2022/01…
#Blog #NewBlogAlert #DementiaSupport #KnowDementia
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Monday's Moments is back! Next Monday our weekly #DementiaSupportGroup will be returning to #MomentsPlym ☕
If you're #LivingWithDementia and looking for a #SupportGroup then call #MomentsCafe to book your spot 👉 01752 243333 ☎️
#DementiaSupport #KnowDementia #GetTogether
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📢 You can now #Donate to Memory Matters through our website! 📢
With your support, the team at Memory Matters can continue empowering people living with dementia in our local communities to #LiveWell 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/donate/
#DementiaSupport #KnowDementia #LoveDevon
January is #InternationalCreativityMonth! We've got plenty of workshops happening over at #MomentsCafe to get your creativity flowing...
🖌️ Craft Workshop - Wednesday from 1:30 pm till 3:30 pm
🌈 Colouring Corner - Saturday from 2 pm till 4 pm
#DementiaSupport #LoveDevon
It's #NewYearsEve! It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming in 2021 - how quickly time flies!
On behalf of the team at Memory Matters, we hope you all have a safe and #HappyNewYear 🎉🙌
#OurCommunitesMatter #GetTogether #NewYears #2022
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Is your #NewYearsResolution to make a difference? Do you want to learn how to provide #CST in your local community?
Then this one is for you! 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/join-ou…
#CommunityHub #GetTogether #OurCommunityMatters #KnowDementia #SupportDementia
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#Christmas is a time to remember family and friends who may no longer be with us.
If you've recently lost a loved one who was #LivingWithDementia, you might like to celebrate their life by donating to Memory Matters 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/donate/
#DementiaSupport #LoveDevon
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#MerryChristmas everyone! 🎄
On behalf of the team at Memory Matters, we hope you all have a great #Christmas and a #HappyNewYear!
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#DidYouKnow if you are a Co-op member you can choose to donate your points to Memory Matters?
Read more here 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/donate/
#BetterCommunitiesTogether #OurCommunitiesMatter #GetTogether
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Grab the latest copy of our #VisibleValuedHeard #zine from @MomentsPlym or have a look online 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/visible…
With your help, we can share the stories of at least 6,000 people affected by dementia in our #community by March 2023 ✨ #SpreadTheWord
#OurCommunity
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This #Christmas, why not treat yourself to the gift that just keeps on giving? 🎁
Our #CST course offers training to carers, healthcare professionals and others working with people who #LiveWithDementia 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/dementi…
#CognitiveStimulationTherapy #LoveDevon
Talk about time flying!
#Christmas is just two weeks away which means before long we'll be saying goodbye to 2021 and welcoming in the new year 🎉
#ChristmasTime can be a difficult time for people #LivingWithDementia who may feel overwhelmed with all the celebrations 👇
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#NewBlog 🤗 What is #VascularDementia?
Read all about the second most common type of dementia in our latest #BlogPost 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/2021/12…
#KnowDementia #SupportDementia #DementiaSupport #DementiaAwareness #Blog #NewBlogAlert #WednesdayBlog
#DidYouKnow if you use #AmazonSmile 0.5% of every purchase you make can go to supporting Memory Matters? It's as simple as selecting Memory Matters as your chosen charity 🤗
Find out more ways of supporting us here 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/donate/
#SupportLocal #Donate
#LivingWithDementia and looking for a #SupportGroup in your local area?
Join us at Monday's Moments tomorrow, a #DementiaSupportGroup who meet every week ☕
Call #MomentsCafe tomorrow morning to book your spot 👉 01752 243333 ☎️
#Dementia #DementiaSupport #KnowDementia
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If you're looking to give back to a local organisation then you might want to consider supporting us at your next #FundraisingEvent 👋
Read more about the work we do and how you can support us in our #Fundraising pack 👇
drive.google.com/file/d/19JB…
#KnowDementia #FundraisingDevon
Join Laura tomorrow for a FREE one-hour #CSTWorkshop! Register here 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-work…
#KnowDementia #DementiaSupport #CST #DementiaAwareness #OurCommunityMatters #Care #Carers
If you're living with dementia or caring for someone who is, it's not too late to register for Monday's Moments, a #SupportGroup held every Monday ✨
Join us tomorrow at @MomentsPlym for a chat and some fun activities - call 01752 243333 now to secure your spot 📞
#KnowDementia
It's #CarersRightsDay! 🤗 To all the #caregivers out there in #OurCommunities, we see you. We hear you. We value you ✨
If you care for someone #LivingWithDementia then you can share your story through our #VisibleValuedHeard campaign 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/visible…
#KnowDementia
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Today is #WorldHelloDay! Today we're challenging you to greet someone you usually wouldn't, like a neighbour or checkout person at your local supermarket 👋
#DementiaSupport #KnowDementia #Community #CommunityGroup #MomentsPlym #PlymouthCafe #MemoryCafe #DementiaSupportGroup
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Our Exploring Dementia online course is drawn from our own experiences working with people who live with dementia, what the symptoms may look like and how to best navigate them 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/dementi…
#DementiaTraining #DementiaSupport #OurCommunitiesMatter #KnowDementia
Happy #MemoryLane Monday everybody! You can pop in this Friday for a cup of tea and a chat with Hilary Cragg 💬
Hilary will be at #MomentsCafe from 10 am till 12 pm offering free #LegalAdvice 🤗
#CommunityHub #OurCommunitiesMatter #MomentsPlym #PlymouthCafe #MemoryCafe
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Today is #WorldKindnessDay 🌻
If you're keen to spread #kindness in your local community then why not partner with #MemoryMatters through our fellowship program? 👇
memorymatters.org.uk/join-ou…
#KindnessDay #CommunityHub #GetTogether #OurCommunityMatters #DementiaAwareness
The number of prisoners over the age of 60 has tripled in the last 15 years. In collaboration with Dartmoor Prison, we developed a #DementiaActivity Workbook based on #CST.
#DementiaFriends #DementiaSupport #DementiaFriendlyCommunities #KnowDementia #KnowAlzheimers
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What an unbelievable evening! Last year The Lord Mayor chose us as his Charity of the Year. That in itself was amazing. Tonight the cheque was handed over to (a very shocked) Kate . Thank you to every single person who took the time to fundraise. You are all heroes.
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Tomorrow is Monday's Moments, a #DementiaSupport group we hold every Monday for people living with dementia and their carers.
Join us above #MomentsCafe from 2 till 4 pm for activities and a friendly chat ✨
☎️ Call 01752 243333 tomorrow to secure your spot 📞
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