Dementia Support Line
Our Dementia Advisors provide a range of support options including a drop-in service, private appointments and support groups, in 2024 these services were attended by 630 people!
This service has grown hugely over the last 15 years. We originally started out with a single Family Support Co-ordinator who was responsible for this, and back in 2012 this was attended by 10 people in the first year. We have now evolved to have our own team of Dementia Advisors to meet the support levels needed in Jersey.
Find out more here: www.dementia.je/support/advice/
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Since our early days in 2010 with just two staff members, Dementia Jersey has grown alongside our services, support, and activities - all dedicated to helping Islanders and their families affected by dementia. Today, we’re proud to have a passionate team of 25 making a real difference every day. 💼💜
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Thanks to some very wonderful islanders who generously give us their time, we now benefit from over 3,500 hours of volunteers’ time to support our services. 💜
Want to get involved? Learn more about volunteering for us by visiting: www.dementia.je/volunteer/
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Did you know...
Over 2500 Islanders have attended our Dementia Friends sessions! We`re striving to make Jersey dementia friendly, Dementia Friends is our biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. These sessions aims to transform how we think, act and talk about the condition.
Do you want to attend one of our free 60 minute sessions? Visit our website to learn more and book a session: www.dementia.je
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Over the last 15 years, Dementia Jersey has seen incredible growth in the services we offer — and with that, we`ve needed more space to support our expanding team.
Did you know that in 2010, our entire office was just one desk at Overdale Hospital, taking up approximately 10.2 ft²? Today, our office at Halkett Place spans an amazing 2,676 ft²!
You can quite literally see how we`ve grown to meet the needs of our Island 💜
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Did you know... Our SplashChat program - run jointly by Dementia Jersey, Occupational Therapists, the Memory Assessment Service, and AquaSplash - is award-winning!
It received two accolades at the Government of Jersey’s Quality Health Improvement Awards:
🏆 Innovation in Practice
🏆 Overall Winner
SplashChat also gained international recognition in 2017 when representatives from the group were invited to present at the Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference in Kyoto, Japan - a proud moment for the DJ team and for our Island!
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Activities Summer Programme: Scallop Painting
Join us for a fun and creative morning outdoors next Friday for some outdoor fun painting scallop shells at our beautiful #ForgetMeNotPlot allotment space 🎨🌿
Date: Friday 4th July
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Chambard Allotments, St Clement (please ask for directions when you RSVP if you aren`t sure)
Cost: Free
Refreshments: Tea & coffee provided
Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your place!
Please call 01534 723519 or email djactivities&events@dementia.je
As always, plans may change with the weather - we’ll keep you posted!
Please note this activity is for people living with dementia and their carers only.
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In March 2021, we changed our name from Jersey Alzheimer’s Association to Dementia Jersey.
This change was made to reflect that we support people with any type of dementia, making our services more inclusive and accessible to everyone affected.
Visit our website to learn more about us and our services: www.dementia.je
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Looking for high-quality training in dementia care? We`re proud to say our new one-day course is live, and ready for bookings!
Join our Best Practice Dementia Care course to gain insights into dementia and person-centred approaches – and earn six CPD points along the way.
This one-day intensive session will assist learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia, and how to care for those living with dementia in a way that minimises barriers and maximises dignity.
The course is delivered face-to-face by Dementia Jersey.
Cost: £75pp (includes a buffet lunch)
Location: Dementia Jersey offices - 74 Halkett Place, St Helier
Dates: Monday 30th June, Thursday 3rd July, Monday 7th July, Thursday 10th July. More dates can be found via the link below.
To find out more and to sign up, visit: https://dementia.je/training-for-professional-carers/
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Last week we hosted our annual `Afternoon Tea at Government House` - this year’s event was a particularly special one, as it marked 15 years of Dementia Jersey 💜 It was a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy a beautiful afternoon and reflect on how far we’ve come as a charity thanks to our amazing supporters.
We are incredibly grateful to His Excellency and Dr Kyd for kindly allowing us to host the event in the stunning grounds of Government House.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors, @Walkers_global (Jersey) for making the event possible, and to @seymourhotelsjersey and @saunasociety.co.uk for donating some fantastic prizes to our raffle – which raised just over £1,000! All money raised from the raffle will go towards supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
Here’s to the next chapter in our journey, and thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission to help make Jersey a more dementia friendly island.
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Did you know...
We offer learning sessions tailored to primary and secondary schools to educate them on dementia? In 2024, we delivered school assemblies to over 2,000 school children across the island. Education plays a vital role in making Jersey a dementia friendly island! 🎓
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🌟 WIN a luxury staycation for two! 🌟
Fancy a relaxing night away? You could WIN an overnight stay for two at the beautiful Greenhills Country House Hotel, including a delicious three-course dinner, bottle of bubbles on arrival and breakfast the next morning!
All you need to do is enter our online competition – just £10 per ticket. The more tickets you buy, the greater your chance of winning!
Every ticket you buy helps raise money to go towards supporting people in Jersey affected by dementia.
Enter today: https://dementia.je/get-involved/greenhills-competition/
Thank you for your support and good luck 💜
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We`re proud to offer nine therapeutic activities a week to people with dementia and their carers. Our activities are the result of evidence based research which show benefits to people with dementia and aim to relieve stress and reduce anxiety, but also to be uplifting and joyous.
Our stats confirm this, with 96% of attendees stating they leave our activities with a smile on their face for the rest of the day!
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Want to get active and participate in our fundraising fun?
Did you know, Dementia Jersey offer seven challenges a year from a slow and steady memory walk to an action packed abseil, there’s something for everyone! Find out more about how you can get involved in our challenges by visiting the link shown below:
www.dementia.je/challenges
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When Dementia Jersey was formed we relied on just a single volunteer to support the few staff the charity employed.
We are proud to have 115 volunteers supporting us now and we simply couldn’t provide our services without the dedication of this fantastic group of people. Let`s hear it for our purple army! 💜
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Did you know... We offer a huge variety of activities specially designed for people with dementia.
In 2024, the uptake for these was massive, with over 6000 attendances at our therapeutic activities, including SplashChat, Coffee & Connect, S Club, Gardening Club, Pétanque and more!
You can find out more about your activities here https://dementia.je/support/activities/
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Did you know...
In the early years Dementia Jersey offered Saturday day care, support groups, an activity for people with dementia, support from a Dementia Advisor and Dementia Friends sessions; all with about 2,000 attendances.
Fast forward to today, our support offering has evolved to support over 13,000 attendances to our services, including support groups, counselling and therapeutic activities.
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We`re excited to share that this month marks Dementia Jersey`s 15 Year Anniversary! We`re celebrating 15 years of making a difference to Islander`s with Dementia, their carers and families.
To mark the occasion we`ll be sharing with you 15 facts about Dementia Jersey over the next few weeks, so stay tuned!
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💜 Cream Tea for Carers 💜
To mark #CarersWeek, we were delighted to host a special Cream Tea for Carers.
Held in a relaxed and supportive setting, the afternoon was a chance for carers to take a well-earned break, connect with others who understand their journey, and enjoy some delicious treats 🍰
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It’s #CarersWeek 💜
Carers Week is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.
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Last week, we celebrated #VolunteersWeek giving a big thank you to our incredible volunteers for all they do for us at Dementia Jersey.
From helping out at weekly activities with making cups of tea and offering a friendly chat to supporting awareness stands and showing up at weekend fundraising events - our volunteers go above and beyond and make a real difference to people living with dementia.
To our wonderful volunteers - thank you for giving your time, energy, and smiles! You help us create a more dementia-friendly Jersey every single day, and we couldn’t do what we do without you 💜
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🌟Become a Dementia Friend!🌟
Want to understand more about dementia and join our mission to help make Jersey a more dementia-friendly island? Join us for a FREE #dementiafriends session! Learn about dementia and how you can make a difference.
Here are our next sessions – they are free to join but we do ask you reserve your spot in advance:
Wednesday 18 June - 13:00 – 14:00 at Jersey Public Library
Wednesday 2 July – 13:00 – 14:00 at Jersey Public Library
Wednesday 16 July – 13:00 – 14:00 at Jersey Public Library
Wednesday 13 August – 19:00 – 20:00 at St Brelade Parish Hall
Reserve your space today: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dementia-jersey-33052252465
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Ready to give your brain a boost AND be in with a chance to WIN a £2,000 eBike?
Take on our Big Brain Challenge – a FREE scavenger hunt through St Helier packed with fun, facts and a mystery word to crack! 🕵️♀️
Need a bit on convincing?
- It’s completely free
- Complete the trail + solve the mystery word = entry into our prize draw to WIN an eBike worth £2,000, kindly donated by @lakeysjsy!
- You’ll hit your step count
- You’ll learn some brain-boosting tips along the way
- Participants can enjoy a lucky dip at our office during opening hours (Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm)
- Lakeys are offering participants a generous 25% discount on bike maintenance (not including parts)
With sunny weather on the way, it’s the perfect weekend activity – or why not squeeze it in after work with some friends or colleagues, it’s designed to only take an hour or two.
No excuses – your brain (and maybe your legs!) will thank you 💪
Find out more here https://dementia.je/big-brain-challenge/ or head to Santandar Work Café, find the big brain QR code and get started!
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💜 Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Leech 💜
Linda volunteers at a number of our activities, including SplashChat, Coffee & Connect and Pétanque.
Linda began volunteering around five years ago after retiring from a career in finance. With a personal connection to dementia through both her mother and grandmother, Linda was drawn to support Dementia Jersey – and found the perfect fit with our swimming group!
She says: “At the time I started volunteering, unlike now, there were not so many activities and when I saw that swimming with the clients was one of the activities, I jumped at the chance – I’ve always loved swimming and thought it was a great way to start.”
From splashing and chatting in the pool to sharing coffee and conversations afterwards, Linda’s involvement has grown into a vital part of our volunteer family. Now, as her husband Bob has been diagnosed with dementia, Linda sees our services from both sides – as a volunteer and as someone who benefits from the support we provide.
“The information I’ve learned from other carers and volunteers with lived experience has been invaluable. These activities give families time to chat, share experiences, and feel less alone.”
Linda and all our volunteers - we are so grateful for your continued support and commitment to Dementia Jersey. Thank you for all that you do!
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Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting a cream tea at St Brelade’s Hotel to say thank you to our amazing volunteers!
It was such a lovely afternoon filled with tea, treats, and great company - a small gesture of appreciation for the huge difference our volunteers make every day.
From helping at our weekly activities, carer support groups, fundraising events and behind-the-scenes tasks - they do it all! 💜
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