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Video Spotlight: Understanding and supporting behaviour changes in dementia

As dementia progresses, you might notice changes in a person’s behaviour - perhaps more anxiety, restlessness, or repeated questions. These changes can be confusing or upsetting, both for the person living with dementia and for those who care for them.

In our latest video, Diane from Dementia Jersey explores how these behaviours often reflect unmet needs or emotions — and how you can respond with empathy and understanding.

Watch now to learn practical ways to support calm, connection, and comfort in everyday care: https://youtu.be/yeihYPMLw-s?si=XrQYvI56BK-5p5li

Our 'tips for carers' video series has kindly been funded by @jerseyelectricityplc

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Have you signed up to our #BoostYourBrain 30 Day Challenge yet? Get involved, have a bit of fun and help boost your brain! 

Today’s mini challenge is learn a new word and use it at least once over the course of the day. 

We’re taking on the challenge in the office. Why not take it on with your colleagues too!

You can register via www.dementia.je/30-day-challenge 

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We'd like to give a big shoutout to Liv for raising funds for Dementia Jersey by running in the Jersey Marathon 🏃‍♀️

Liv ran in her first ever marathon in memory of her Grandma Susan Kerley and Grandpa Colin Grant and raised a fantastic £1,205 in the process. Every penny raised will go towards helping us continue our vital work on-island supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Well done and massive thank you to Liv 💜

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Big thank you to John @jerseyadventures for his incredible support in making our abseil events such a success. 

Over the past three years, we’ve raised an amazing £35,000 through our abseil challenges and this would not have been possible without John, and of course all are abseil daredevils! 

Thank you John! 👏🏽👏🏽 

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We're excited to launch our new video series for carers! Free, practical support when you need it most.

This series includes 12 short, practical videos covering:

- Communicating effectively
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Creating a dementia-friendly home
- Personal care – and much more!

Whether you’re newly caring for someone or have been on this journey for a while, these videos are here to provide support whenever you need. 

Find our more here: www.dementia.je/tipsforcarers

The video series has kindly been funded by JE

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🌟 Become a Dementia Friend and make a difference in our community! 🌟

Want to better understand dementia and play a part in making Jersey a more dementia-friendly island?

Join us for a FREE #DementiaFriends session to learn how small actions can make a big impact. Whether you have a family member or friend with dementia, your job is client facing or you're simply curious, this one-hour session is for everyone.

📅 Wednesday 15th October
🕐 1-2pm
📍 Jersey Public Library

Reserve your FREE space today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-friends-jersey-free-dementia-awareness-session-tickets-1512013897269

Share this with your friends, family and colleagues. The more people who become a Dementia Friend, the closer we get to creating a more dementia-friendly island 💜

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Have you signed up to our #BoostYourBrain 30 Day Challenge yet? Get involved, have a bit of fun and help boost your brain! 

Today’s mini challenge is ‘have fun’ and play rock, paper, scissors with a friend or colleague - loser buys (or makes) the coffee!

We’re taking on each challenge in the office - it was a rock paper scissor battle between Nadine and Susie… took a few rounds! 

You can register via www.dementia.je/30-day-challenge 

For those already registered, we’re sorry if you were affected by the minor glitch - please do contact us if you haven’t received the email to get started.

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And the 2025 Mike Tomkinson Award goes to...

Each year Dementia Jersey presents the Mike Tomkinson Trophy to an individual, or individuals who have made a significant contribution towards supporting people with dementia. 

🏆 This year the award was presented to an extremely worthy individual - our amazing art teacher, Lucy Blackmore.

Lucy has been leading our Art Exploration class for over 10 years, designing sessions specifically for people with dementia, their families, and carers. We’re so lucky to have her! 💜

Lucy has also been nominated for a Pride of Jersey Award this year, in the Teacher of the Year category! Well done Lucy🌟
We’re very grateful to Landlord Martin Vasey, the amazing staff, and generous customers of The Pembroke Pub, who raised an incredible £1,174 through a variety of fundraising activities, including Football Cards, a Meat Raffle, and a Bingo Night 🌟

Each month, The Pembroke Pub selects a charity to support through fun and engaging events, and we were honoured to be chosen.

Your support means the world to us — thank you! 💜

Pictured: Johnathan Sweeney with staff and customers.
🌟 Fundraiser shoutout to Simone 🌟

Starting Saturday 27th September, Simone will be running 10k every day for 15 days… all while dressed as the Brain mascot!  Simone has chosen to take on this personal challenge in memory of her Mum and to mark 15 years of Dementia Jersey.

Help us cheer Simone on every step of the way! You can find out more and show your support here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/simone-sains-7

Good luck Simone! Thank you for your continued support. We are so grateful 💜

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There’s still time to sign up for our official Memory Walk on Sunday 28th September! 💜

Gather some friends and family and step up for dementia. Starting at La Frégate and finishing at St Aubin - the flat 5k walk is open for all ages and abilities.

Get outdoors, get your steps in and help raise money for people in Jersey living with dementia. 

Although traditionally a walk, you are more than welcome to run, jog or cycle. 🏃‍♀️🚲

📲 To sign up, copy and paste this link into your browser:
www.dementia.je/memory-walk

Let’s make a difference together 💜

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BECOME A DEMENTIA FRIEND!

Want to better understand dementia and play a part in making Jersey a more dementia-friendly island?

Join us for a FREE #DementiaFriends session to learn how small actions can make a big impact. Whether you have a family member or friend with dementia, your job is client facing or you're simply curious, this one-hour session is for everyone.

📅 Friday 19th September
🕐 1-2pm
📍 Dementia Jersey office, 74 Halket Place, St Helier 

Reserve your FREE space today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-friends-jersey-free-dementia-awareness-session-tickets-1540540972519

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Our annual Memory Walk is back! Join us 28th September and step up for dementia. 

Our Memory Walk will start at Le Fregate and finish at St Aubin. This flat 5k walk is for all ages and abilities to unite together to raise awareness to help support the 1,600 islanders with dementia, their carers, and their family. Although traditionally a walk, you are more than welcome to run, jog or cycle. Pets are very welcome too! 

You can also get involved by doing your own Memory Walk. Choose your own route on a day that suits you best. Your walk, your way! 

To find out more and to sign up, visit: https://race-nation.co.uk/register/dementia-jersey/memory-walk-2025-dementia-jersey 

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🌟 We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news! 🌟

Our amazing volunteers at Dementia Jersey have been nominated for a Pride of Jersey Award in the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year category.

This recognition is a true reflection of their dedication and the difference they make in our community every single day.

Public voting opens this Friday (5th September) and runs until Sunday 21st September. Once voting is live, we’d love your support to help celebrate our incredible volunteers 💜

We'll share the link once live. Stay tuned!

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BECOME A DEMENTIA FRIEND THIS SEPTEMBER!

Want to better understand dementia and play a part in making Jersey a more dementia-friendly island?

Join us for a FREE #DementiaFriends session to learn how small actions can make a big impact. Whether you have a family member or friend with dementia, your job is client facing or you're simply curious, this one-hour session is for everyone.

📅 Wednesday 3rd September
🕐 1-2pm
📍 Jersey Library St Helier 
Reserve your FREE space today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-friends-jersey-free-dementia-awareness-session-tickets-1511918602239

📅 Friday 19th September
🕐 1-2pm
📍 Dementia Jersey office, 74 Halket Place, St Helier 
Reserve your FREE space today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-friends-jersey-free-dementia-awareness-session-tickets-1540540972519

#DementiaJersey #JerseyCI