Age Concern Sandwich
Well-being centre for the over 50's
19/21 Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AP
01304 614237
Age Concern Sandwich
Well-being centre for the over 50's
19/21 Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AP
01304 614237
The Sunflower Centre is for people over 50 with dementia who are unsuitable for social day care because of a need for greater attention and stimulation or a more secure environment.
Daily activities include: music therapy plus art and crafts. Lunch is included.
High staffing care levels in a kind and caring environment.
The Sunflower Centre is open Monday to Friday 9:30am- 3:00pm.
For further information and enquiries, please contact:
Sunflower Centre Manager: Sally Barclay on 01304 614237
Dementia Safeguarding Tags The new Dementia Safeguarding Tags which have been developed by Dover District Council are now available from Age Concern Sandwich, Age UK South Kent Coast, The Riverside Centre Dover.
The tags are an extra tool in supporting people living with dementia to help keep them safe when they are out and about on their own.
The tags are free, can be attached to a coat, bag or walking aid and hold emergency contact details.
Shops, cafes, and businesses across the Dover District are supporting the initiative.
Safeguarding Tags DCC website see: https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2024/Dementia-safeguarding-tags-rolled-out-in-the-Dover-district.aspx
Carers Chat for anyone caring for someone living with a dementia, will be on Thursday 4th April, 1.30 – 3pm at Age Concern Sandwich and each 1st Thursday of the month.
Come along and chat with others who share similar life experiences and access support from the Dementia & Me service.
Deal Drop-in Hub on Wednesday 10th April, 2 – 4 pm at St George’s Church, Deal and each 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Support and advice from organisations such as: Carers’ Support, Stilwell and Singleton Solicitors, Dover District Council and Dementia & Me team.
Leon, from Your Leisure, will once again be leading a Tea Dance at the St Richard’s Memory Café on Tuesday 9th April 2024, 4 – 6pm.
Come along to dance, chat and enjoy the music.
A subject most people do not like to talk about but writing a will is important as it’s the only way to ensure that your ‘estate’ goes to the people and causes you love and support. We will be welcoming Stilwell and Singleton Solicitors to Age Concern Sandwich on Thursday 18th April at 1.30pm to give a presentation and answer any questions you may have.
Thursday 16th May 2024 will see the return of our Dementia Roadshow at Sandwich Guildhall, CT13 9AH, 10 – 2pm. We will have a range of organisations that support people living with a dementia and their family/carers. Organisations attending include: DDC, Carer’s Support, Alzheimer’s Society, Crossroads, Kent Fire and Rescue, Lifeline 365 and many more. Come along and find out how these organisations can support you or someone you care for. Good conversation and refreshments guaranteed.
Many of our events are free to attend but donations are gratefully received..
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AGE CONCERN SANDWICH are proud delivery partners of the Dementia & Me Co-ordinators for the Sandwich and Deal area.
You are eligible for support from our Dementia & Me Co-ordinators, with or without a diagnosis of dementia. The Dementia & Me Co-ordinators are a single point of access for help and support for all things dementia across the area.
Our Dementia & Me Co-Ordinators are able to visit you in your own home, create a support plan, and offer a wide range of support and advice.
Our Dementia & Me Co-Ordinators can help you:
Though your co-ordinator may help you find more specialist advice in some instances, your assigned co-ordinator will remain with you throughout the process and act as a single point of contact, so that you don't have to see a different person for every problem you may encounter.
AGE CONCERN SANDWICH are proud delivery partners of the Dementia & Me Co-ordinators for the Sandwich and Deal area.
You are eligible for support from our Dementia & Me Co-ordinators, with or without a diagnosis of dementia. The Dementia & Me Co-ordinators are a single point of access for help and support for all things dementia across the area.
Our Dementia & Me Co-Ordinators are able to visit you in your own home, create a support plan, and offer a wide range of support and advice.
Our Dementia & Me Co-Ordinators can help you:
Though your co-ordinator may help you find more specialist advice in some instances, your assigned co-ordinator will remain with you throughout the process and act as a single point of contact, so that you don't have to see a different person for every problem you may encounter.
Have you heard of the At Risk of Going Missing form?
The At Risk of Going Missing Form provides detailed information about a person’s background and history, such as routes frequented, general health information, places they like to go, to help police to identify priority areas to search, often speeding up the time taken to find them, particularly if the person is vulnerable.
The form allows all this information to be documented in advance and kept in a safe place by families and carers so they can be found quickly if a loved one is reported missing.
The Sunflower Centre has copies of this form or alternatively follow the link.
Age Concern Sandwich
19/21 Cattle Market, Sandwich,
Kent CT13 9AP
01304 614237
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