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The team at @jerseyrecoverycollege have become #DementiaFriends and are now equipped with more knowledge of the simple things they can do to support people in our community living with dementia.
Thank you for joining our mission to make Jersey a dementia friendly island 👏💜
If you`re interested in becoming a Dementia Friend, you can book onto one of our upcoming open sessions at the library via the link in our bio or email info@dementia.je
#DementiaFriends #Dementia #JerseyCI
Looking for your next challenge? Are you brave enough to freefall from 10,000 feet whilst raising funds for Dementia Jersey? We`ve teamed up with Skydive Jersey to offer you the opportunity to take part in a tandem skydive, experiencing Jersey from a completely different perspective whilst supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
📅 21st July 2024
Sign up to this daredevil challenge as an individual, with friends, family or colleagues. Limited spaces available, sign up today to secure your spot 🪂💜
Book your space here: https://justskydive.com/index.php/events/dementia-jersey/
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🚌💜 A huge shout-out to @jerseybustoursci for saving the day! 🙌 We cannot thank you enough for lending us your headphones for our new free training programme for family carers - Dementia Information Programme (DIP).
The headphones were used in an interactive simulation, helping our DIP participants gain a better understanding of what it can be like to have dementia.
Big thanks to James for the headphones and for rigging up a portable system to make it all possible!
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FREE DEMENTIA TRAINING FOR FAMILY CARERS – AUGUST 2024
Calling all family carers! Dementia Jersey is thrilled to offer FREE dementia training through our Dementia Information Programme (DIP). This 4-week interactive course is designed specifically for family carers, providing valuable insights, advice, and practical tips to help you better support a person living with dementia at home.
Our August sessions will run every Tuesday throughout the month. We have morning or evening session times, depending on what better suits your schedule. Limited spaces are available so sign up today to secure your spot!
Find out more and book your space via https://dementia.je/DIP
#DementiaJersey #DIP #JerseyCI
We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing employee support from RBC! 🌟 From inviting us to share our work at their in-office breakfast event, to providing 100 Easter eggs for our activity and group attendees, and raising £1,130 through their Easter hamper raffle, RBC has gone above and beyond to making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Join us in thanking RBC for their incredible support and generosity. Their ongoing involvement has made a significant impact on our work here at Dementia Jersey, and we`re excited to continue working together to make Jersey a more dementia-friendly island.
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Our Club Uno attendees met up today to admire their bundle dying which has been used as part of the @arthousejersey The Land & Us Exhibition.
Followed with a coffee catch up and cake! 🍰
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Our next Carers` Support meeting is on Wednesday at Communicate, St Brelade.
Some of the most valuable support we receive in life comes from others who have experienced life events similar to our own. Dementia Jersey offers different opportunities for people to meet for mutual support and encouragement and to share knowledge and experiences.
VENUE: Communicare, St Brelade
DATE: Wednesday 27th March
TIME: 14:00 - 16:00
EVENT COST: Free
REFRESHMENTS: Pease note there is a £3 charge for refreshments. Please bring cash
RSVP: please book your place by 12pm Tuesday 26th March. You can email info@dementia.je or call us on 01534 723519.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch
Become a Dementia Friend!
These 60 minutes workshops are free to attend and will help enhance your understanding of dementia using interactive activities, videos and Q&A sessions.
Learn facts about dementia and get some helpful tips to support people living with the condition. You`ll also earn your Dementia Friends badge!
With increased understanding and further awareness of dementia, you can join our mission to help make Jersey a more dementia friendly island.
Our next 12.45pm sessions at the library are:
- Tuesday 26th March
- Tuesday 30th April
- Tuesday 28th May
Book your session today via the link in our bio.
#DementiaJersey #dementiafriends #dementia #jerseyci
There ain’t no party like an S Club party 🕺🏼
Our attendees absolutely loved the YMCA at our S Club activity this week. This session was led by Karl from Step 55.
S Club is a programme of four gentle exercise based activities rotating on a weekly basis. For more information, please visit www.dementia.je or email susie@dementia.je
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We are incredibly grateful to @aztecgroupcareers for their generous donation to Dementia Jersey, which was kindly given in return for delivering Dementia Friends sessions to their staff.
Thank you Aztec for your continued support and commitment to making Jersey a more dementia friendly island.
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Join Dementia Jersey`s Board of Trustees and help make a difference!
Are you an HR expert looking for a rewarding volunteer role? Dementia Jersey is seeking a Trustee with HR expertise to join our Board. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our mission and make Jersey a dementia-friendly island.
As a Trustee, you will attend quarterly evening meetings and provide ad hoc HR advice to our incredible CEO and her team of 16 dedicated professionals. Your expertise will help us build a stronger organisation and support our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact. Visit our website to find out more about the work we do www.dementia.je
Closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024
How to Apply:
For more information, please contact our Chairperson
Advocate Chris Renouf
Chris@dementia.je
07797 748 248
We`re thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! Check out the online booking system for appointments with Dementia Advisors, the online shop for charity merchandise, and our easy-to-use donation system. Plus, you can update your contact information and preferences to stay up to date with news that is relevant to you.
Visit www.dementia.je and explore some of these new features!
Thank you to James from Synergy for designing and developing our new website.
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Our next Carers` Support meeting at Holme Grown is on Wednesday.
Some of the most valuable support we receive in life comes from others who have experienced life events similar to our own. Our Carers` Support meetings give carers the opportunity to meet other people in similar situations where they can give support and encouragement and share their knowledge and experiences in a safe environment.
VENUE: Holme Grown, Grouville
DATE: Wednesday 6th March
TIME: 11:00 - 13:00
EVENT COST: Free
REFRESHMENTS: There is a small charge for refreshments: £1.50 for tea, £2.00 for coffee. Please bring cash.
RSVP: please book your place by 2pm Tuesday 5th March. You can email info@dementia.je or call us on 01534 723519. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
#DementiaJersey #DementiaSupport #Dementia #JerseyCI
Dementia Jersey’s Walk & Talk group wish to say a HUGE thank you to Eric Young Orchid Foundation for our recent visit. The staff at the Foundation were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. Special thanks to Chris for a hugely interesting and informative tour and talk. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we hope to visit again soon!
Thanks also to Jeremy & Lucy Johnson for organising the refreshments, they were very welcome!
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We’re looking for people with experience of dementia to join our Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) on Wednesday 13th March, 7-9pm at Dementia Jersey offices at Osprey House.
LEAP is open to anyone who has or has had a family member or friend with dementia. This is an informal meeting to discuss the recommendations for action in the Jersey Dementia Strategy, due to be published in March. The session will be led by Sian Wareing-Jones, Clinical Lead for Dementia Jersey. Refreshments will be provided.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in or you would like more information, please contact Sian@dementia.je
#DementiaJersey #LivedExperiencePanel #JerseyDementiaStrategy
Huge well done and thank you to all those who participated in our #50MileChallenge last month.
Almost 6,000 miles were clocked in total and an amazing £14,500 was raised. We are so grateful to all those who got involved, and the generous people who sponsored those getting their steps in. Big thank you to our challenge partner @Climatejsy too.
Dementia is the fastest growing disease on the island, and without the support from people like you, we simply could not do what we do, so thank you!
Together, we can help make Jersey a truly dementia friendly island, where people living with dementia feel understood, accepted, and included.
Interested in taking on a challenge for Dementia Jersey? Visit https://dementia.je/get-involved/ to find out how you can get involved.
#DementiaJersey #DoingItForDementia #Dementia #JerseyCI
Huge well done and thank you to Nima and Conor who have recently returned from their epic adventure climbing Mount Kilimanjaro 🏔️
Nima tells us it’s his toughest challenge yet but the incredible views they were greeted with along the way and the support from the local porters, guides and @discover.adventure leader meant that they powered through!
Together, they have raised over £4,000 for Dementia Jersey which we are so grateful for.
The money raised from their fundraising will make a real difference to so many lives. Thank you Nima and Conor 👏🏽💜
#DementiaJersey #DoingItForDementia #JerseyCI
Looking for a new challenge? Join our group of trekkers to Kilimanjaro for the ultimate trekking adventure!
With experienced guides and leaders, you’ll follow the Machame route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. You’ll trek through Kilimanjaro’s changing scenery, from lush rainforests and alpine deserts to ice fields and glaciers. Camp beneath the stars and witness unforgettable sunrises and sunsets - these are just some of the rewards you’ll get as you tackle the trails to the top of Africa!
Sign up as an individual, with friends, family, or colleagues – for a once in a lifetime experience with a group of like-minded adventurers.
🗓️ 7th - 16th September 2024
All money raised will help support people in Jersey living with dementia and their families and carers.
If this sounds like the challenge for you then head over to our website and find out how you can sign up! www.dementia.je/kilimanjaro2024/
#DementiaJersey #KilimanjaroTrek2024 #doingitfordementia #jerseyci
Our next Carers` Support meeting is on Wednesday at the Radisson Hotel and we would be delighted if you could join us.
Some of the most valuable support we receive in life comes from others who have experienced life events similar to our own. Dementia Jersey offers different opportunities for people to meet for mutual support and encouragement and to share knowledge and experiences.
VENUE: Radisson Hotel
DATE: Wednesday 21st February
TIME: 11:00 - 13:00
EVENT COST: Free
REFRESHMENTS: Tea, coffee and pastries will be served. Please note there is a £3 charge for refreshments. Please bring cash.
RSVP: please book your place by 12pm Tuesday 20th February. You can email info@dementia.je or call us on 01534 723519.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
#DementiaJersey #DementiaSupport #JerseyCI
Thank you @digitaljersey for choosing Dementia Jersey as your charity partner for the upcoming TechAwards.
We’re honoured to be part of this event and grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness about the services and support available to people in Jersey affected by dementia.
We’re also very excited to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the Public & Third Sector Award!
#DementiaJersey #jerseytechawards #doingitfordementia #jerseyci
We`re so grateful to our corporate partner @crestbridge for all their support so far. They have done a number of internal fundraising for Dementia Jersey, raising hundreds of pounds. Their most recent office fundraising event was their `Christmas Giving Tree` which raised over £350 through members of staff `purchasing` a tag for various items for the charity such as games or paints for our activities.
Thank you Crestbridge team for your continued support 💜
#DementiaJersey #DoingItForDementia #JerseyCI
Huge thank you to Dave for raising £300 for Dementia Jersey from sales of various light boxes.
Dave creates these wonderful light boxes himself in his spare time.
Here is a photo of little Jules enjoying his cool new spiderman light that he got for Christmas.
Thank you Dave 💜
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Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active and become healthier. Here are just a few benefits of walking:
- Good for your heart
- Boosts brain health
- Regulates blood pressure
- Strengthens muscles and joints
- Reduces stress and anxiety
Our #50MileChallenge partner, Government of Jersey @climatejsy , have produced a ‘mindful walk (to work)’ recording. The meditation recording was created by a Government of Jersey employee who kindly put together the recording in his own time. It’s a 20 minute recording, which can be used for any walking routes, whether in town or in the countryside.
You can listen and download the recording here: https://soundcloud.com/j-venton2/goj-walking-meditation
#DementiaJersey #Dementia #JerseyCI
Last Tuesday we launched S Club – our new exercise programme! The exercises included in the S Club activity will rotate on a weekly basis. We kicked off S Club with seated boxing, delivered by @boxing.je
We’re thrilled to be able to offer these new exercise groups. Our aim is to provide an inclusive offering, so everyone has the chance to get involved, keep active and perhaps try something new.
Exercise provides so many benefits and those who attend our activities are also forming new friendships and having fun!
It was great to see a mix of regulars and new attendees at our first S Club session. Everyone loved it!
#DementiaJersey #Dementia #DementiaSupport #JerseyCI
Looking for a new challenge? Join our group of trekkers to Kilimanjaro for the ultimate trekking adventure!
With experienced guides and leaders, you’ll follow the Machame route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. You’ll trek through Kilimanjaro’s changing scenery, from lush rainforests and alpine deserts to ice fields and glaciers. Camp beneath the stars and witness unforgettable sunrises and sunsets - these are just some of the rewards you’ll get as you tackle the trails to the top of Africa!
Sign up as an individual, with friends, family, or colleagues – for a once in a lifetime experience with a group of like-minded adventurers.
🗓️ 7th - 16th September 2024
All money raised will help support people in Jersey living with dementia and their families and carers.
If this sounds like the challenge for you then head over to our website and find out how you can sign up! www.dementia.je/kilimanjaro2024/
#DementiaJersey #KilimanjaroTrek2024 #DoingItForDementia #JerseyCI