Lymington Dementia Action Group

Advice, support, companionship and activities, for people with dementia and their carers

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Lymington Dementia Action Group is a local volunteer organisation dedicated to helping people with dementia and their carers. Members of the group come from a wide variety of backgrounds united by common purpose, to help make life as manageable and enjoyable as possible for those in our community who are affected by Alzheimer's and the many other forms of illness which fall under the umbrella "Dementia".

Advice and "signposting"

The group's two key roles are first, to provide "signposting" to the myriad of information and support available. If you're worried about dementia either with or without a diagnosis, please turn first to our directory of helpful information and contacts here.

Companionship, support groups, activities and outings

And second, to organise regular support groups and occasional outings and activities for people with dementia and their carers. Regular support groups include Tuesday mornings and Thursday mornings at the . These groups are managed by our volunteers and can be really useful in helping people adjust to life both with dementia and as carers. Not only are useful friendships formed but subjects covered include lots of practical advice such as Attendance Allowance which can often be claimed.

Weekly Groups: 

Mondays: Art class for people with dementia

Tuesday mornings: Dementia Support and Activities Group at the United Reform Church in the centre of Lymington

A support and activities group for people living with dementia still in their own homes and their carers, to bring friendship and support during difficult times

Weekly on Tuesdays from 09.30 to 12.30pm

At the United Reform Church in the centre of Lymington High Street. SO41 9AG

This group is for people living with dementia still living in their own homes and their carers.

Its purpose is to offer friendship and support during difficult times and to provide guidance and referrals to other agencies when needed.

Carers are invited to come along with their loved ones and make friends with others in similar situations, helping them to feel much less lonely.

To find out more just drop in on a Tuesday morning and have a chat or contact:
Cheryl Currie 07942 704515  or
Annabel Collenette 07855 985375

Thursday mornings 10.30: Dementia Support Group for Carers at the Coates Centre in Lower Pennington Lane

A weekly support and companionship group for people with dementia and their carers which is held on Thursday mornings at the Oakhaven Wellbeing Centre in the Coates Centre building at Oakhaven Hospice.

This friendly, welcoming group is hosted by Cynthia and Celia of the Lymington Dementia Action Group and the Bonhomie Charity.

We get together over a cuppa and slice of cake, to chat and support one another. Those who have joined the group have made friends with each other and reclaimed their social lives; they also always make new people feel welcome.

As members of the Lymington Dementia Action Group Cynthia and Celia understand the many challenges of living with dementia and caring for someone who is coming to terms with it - there is plenty of support and help available and they can point you in the right direction to more specific information and support.

For more information telephone the Coates Centre on 01590 638521 (there is an answer machine if no-one is available to pick up your call so please leave a message) or drop in for a chat with Cynthia and Celia on a Thursday morning and see for yourself. You will be made to feel most welcome.  

For other dementia-friendly events and activities visit Events Calendar

(https://www.lymington.com/dementia-events)

Worried about memory - get a diagnosis

If keys keep being lost, passwords are regularly forgotten, the same questions are repeated, these could all be early signs of dementia. If you're worried, the first step should be a visit to your GP.  From there if appropriate you'll be referred to the older people's mental health clinic at Lymington Hospital and then you'll be put in touch with all the right specialists who can help you. 

Do you know somebody affected by dementia?

If you know somebody affected by dementia who might like to be kept informed about planned social activities, please contact Cheryl Currie: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. tel 01590 671085

Interested in joining our group?

If you'd be interested in helping with our endeavours do come along to one of our monthly meetings to find out more.  Email Lindsay This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.