Family members and others caring for people living with dementia often experience high levels of stress.

We understand that accessing support groups can be difficult for carers and considering this we very much welcome your loved ones to the group also. This group provides people living with dementia an opportunity to socialise with others and their Carer too.

We offer a variety of dementia friendly activities supported by Hospice staff and volunteers such as games, sing a longs and gentle exercise. These activities can help someone living with dementia to keep both physically and mentally active. Engaging in mental and social activities and connecting with others is so important, it can help to keep our brains active, reduce stress and improve our mood.

If you are a carer caring for someone living with dementia please come along, it would be lovely to meet you.

The Dementia Support group is delivered every Tuesday – 1pm – 2:30pm – Auckland Communal Room, Auckland, Waldridge, DH2 2UA

The group has been designed to facilitate those with Dementia where appropriate and safe. Our Community Outreach support groups do not provide clinical support but are delivered as social and educational sessions.

We also offer Dementia Support at the Hospice for those who may require more clinical support based on their individual needs.

A lovely story that provides a little insight into the amazing work of our Community Services providing support for those with Dementia and their Carers.

“I felt like I was able to connect with her for that session, we talked about her life, how she met her husband, where she raised her two children, her job and about her parents. It felt amazing to feel so connected in those two hours, we sat together, drank tea and played dominoes – which she won! – and we surprisingly laughed a lot. At times we circled back to the same lines of conversation. But that was fine, I listened, held her hand and It felt like an achievement to see Jen visibly relax and I knew that in the room, her husband was able to spend some time alone, or talk to Louise our Community Outreach Manager for support.

Accessing our services

Or if you would simply like to pick up the phone or send us an email please do and we can answer any questions you may have. Our contact details are just below.

The Coffee Morning is also a great chance to drop in and chat to us in person.

Coffee Morning – Monday, 10am – 11:30am, Chester-le-Street Parish Centre, Church Chare, DH3 3QB.