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How healthy is your brain? 🧠
There are things we can all do to support our brain health. Join us for a free Boost Your Brain talk and learn how looking after your heart, keeping your brain active and staying connected can help reduce your risk of dementia.
📅 Tuesday 1 December
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
🎟️ Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-jersey-boost-your-brain-talk-tickets-2000578753907
#BoostYourBrain #DementiaJersey #BrainHealth
🏃♀️ Running the London Marathon for Dementia Jersey! 💜 A huge thank you to Sarah Gallichan, who will be taking on the London Marathon next year in support of Dementia Jersey.
After applying for eight years, Sarah has finally secured her place and is getting ready to take on her very first marathon! Sarah has chosen to support Dementia Jersey, a cause close to her heart, and we`re so grateful that she`s taking on this challenge to help make a difference to local people and families affected by dementia.
We wish Sarah the very best with her training! If you`d like to support Sarah on her marathon journey, you can donate via her fundraising page: https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/activity/london-marathon-2027-5/sarah-gallichan
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #LondonMarathon
Help us make Jersey more dementia-friendly 💜
Join us for a free Dementia Awareness session and learn more about how dementia impacts people and how we can support those living with it.
This bite-sized, one-hour session is a great opportunity to learn more and build your understanding and discover how you can take action to help others.
📅 Tuesday 24 November
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
🎟️ Book your free place, copy the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-awareness-talk-tickets-2000597606295
#DementiaAwareness #DementiaJersey #DementiaFriendlyJersey
Love Your Heart ❤️ Keep Sharp 🧠Stay Connected💬
Our next free Boost Your Brain talk is happening next week.
Come along to learn more about the positive steps we can all take to support our brain health and reduce our risk of dementia.
📅 Tuesday 10 November
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
🎟️ Book your place, copy the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-jersey-boost-your-brain-talk-tickets-2000577446998
#BoostYourBrain #DementiaJersey #BrainHealth
We`re incredibly grateful to Julie from Curiosity Drawer who is supporting Dementia Jersey by generously donating 10% of her sales. You can find Julie at the following locations over the next few days:
You can find Julie at the following locations over the next few days:
📍 Wednesday 4th November: Radisson Hotel, 8am–12.30pm
📍 Thursday 5th November: Holme Grown, 9am–4pm
📍 Friday 6th November: Holme Grown, 9am–4pm
📍 Saturday 7th November: Jersey Hospice Christmas Fair
📍 Sunday 8th November: Jersey Hospice Christmas Fair
If you`re out and about, please do pop along and show Julie some support!
A huge thank you to Julie for choosing to support Dementia Jersey. It really does mean so much! 💜
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #JerseyCI
🌟Carers` Guest Speaker Evening 🌟 Promoting Independence and Safety in the home - Technology options for people with dementia.
Join us for our next Carers` Guest Speaker evening on Tuesday 10th November, where we`re delighted to welcome Daniel Pena from Digital Telecare. Daniel will introduce the range of telecare technology available to support people living with dementia, explain the benefits and demonstrate some of the equipment.
This includes:
🔹 Personal alarm pendants
🔹 Fall detection and monitoring sensors
🔹 Smart plugs and environmental devices
🔹 GPS location tracking
🔹 Additional aids for people with hearing or visual impairments
There will be an opportunity to see the equipment, ask questions and find out how packages can be tailored to individual needs.
📅 Tuesday 10th November
🕖 7pm – 9pm
📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, St Helier
🎟️ Free to attend
This event is open to anyone who is supporting or caring for a person with dementia. No previous knowledge or understanding of technology is needed!
Our Dementia Advisors will also be available throughout the evening if you`d like to chat about any questions or concerns.
#DementiaJersey #DoingItForDementia
FINAL 10 TICKETS REMAINING! Don’t miss your chance to join us at our Shaping the Future of Dementia Conference on Saturday 7th November at the Pomme d’Or Hotel!
Hear from leading experts, including Dr Juan Melendez, who will explore ‘Diagnosing on Island’. Originally qualifying in Medicine and Surgery in Barcelona, Juan has worked across Spain, the UK and Jersey, where he now leads the Memory Assessment Service and collaborates as a Translational Researcher with the Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida. His work focuses on precision prevention medicine, the biology of ageing, and advancing the early detection, prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
If you are a health or care professional, medical practitioner, or professional carer, we would love you to join us from 8:30am to 5:00pm to learn more about the latest research and practical approaches to supporting people living with dementia.
📅 Saturday 7 November | 8:30am–5:00pm
📍 Pomme d’Or Hotel, Jersey
👉 Book your ticket now: https://race-nation.co.uk/register/dementia-jersey/shaping-the-future-of-dementia
Please share or tag anyone you think might benefit from attending.
#DementiaJersey #JerseyCI
💜 Trek the Great Wall of China with Dementia Jersey - October 2027 💜 Join us as we trek across one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Following both restored and ancient sections of the Great Wall, we’ll journey through woodland and terraced farmland, taking in views of the hills and mountains in the remote countryside north of Beijing.
Trek dates: 16th - 24th October 2027
✨ Special sign-up offer: The first 10 people to register will receive a FREE Osprey backpack, generously donated by Osprey✨
Sign up today and help us continue providing free support and guidance to people affected by dementia in Jersey. To find out more, visit https://dementia.je/trek-2027/ or email nadine@dementia.je
Know someone who would love this adventure? Tag them below or share this post to spread the word!
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Dementia Awareness Talk 💜
There’s still time to join our free one-hour awareness session next week!
Learn more about dementia, discover what it can be like to live with dementia and find out how you can turn understanding into action.
📅 Friday 6 November
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
👉 Reserve your free place, copy the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-awareness-talk-tickets-2000595351551
Help make our island dementia friendly!
#DementiaAwareness #DementiaJersey #DementiaFriendlyJersey
💜 A huge thank you to Osprey 💜 We’re incredibly grateful to @ospreyeurope for their generous donation of backpacks and Soft Flasks to Dementia Jersey.
Our amazing trekkers who joined us in Albania earlier this month were each gifted a Soft Flask to take on their adventure, and they proved to be a really useful addition to their trekking kit.
And there’s more… we’ll be gifting an Osprey backpack to the first 10 people to sign up for our 2027 trek! So, if you’re thinking of joining us on an adventure next year, now’s the perfect time to get involved. We’ll be sharing more details very soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
We’re so grateful to Osprey for helping us make our fundraising challenges even more special and supporting our incredible trekkers. Thank you!
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #JerseyCI
Our VIP Pre-Loved Pop-Up Event last week at the Ommaroo Hotel was a huge success, with 50 guests joining us for a fantastic evening. We’re delighted to share that we raised over £3,000! 🎉
Thanks to the incredible support from @ommaroohotel,
who provided the space, welcome drinks and delicious canapés free of charge, all money raised will go directly towards providing vital support and services for people in Jersey living with dementia, as well as their families and carers.
We’d like to say a big thank you to those who donated items, purchased VIP tickets and came along to shop, as well as to Jen Seymour (Tropic Ambassador) who donated £280 from her Tropic Advent Calendar draw plus 10% of product sales from our event, our wonderful raffle partners including Jen who donated Tropic Goodies, Revitalize Beauty Salon, @blendartistry.hair, Positive Steps who sponsored a prize, @batwjersey and @ransoms_garden_centre. We are so grateful for the support of our local community, which helped make the evening such a success.
We still have lots of fabulous pre-loved items looking for a new home, and we’re already exploring plans for a second event in the near future... so watch this space!
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #JerseyCI
What a fantastic day at the Vibrant Jersey Charity & Community Fayre! 💜
A huge thank you to @vibrant_jersey for inviting us to be part of their wonderful Charity & Community Fayre at The Radisson Hotel on Saturday 10th October.
It was great to meet so many people throughout the day, chat about the work we do, and raise awareness of dementia and the support available across Jersey.
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and took the time to speak with us. We loved being part of such a positive event alongside so many amazing local charities and organisations.
We look forward to being involved again in the future! 💜
#DementiaJersey #DementiaAwareness #JerseyCI
🥊 Good luck to Freya Macdonald! 🥊
On 31 October, Freya will be stepping into the ring for a White Collar Boxing event in support of Dementia Jersey.
We`re incredibly grateful that she has chosen to raise funds for our charity. Every donation will help us continue supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers across Jersey.
If you`d like to support Freya and help raise funds for people affected by dementia in Jersey, you can donate here:
https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/activity/white-collar-boxing-2044/freya-macdonald-2
Thank you for your support 💜
Thank you, Freya, for taking on this amazing challenge 🎉
#DementiaJersey #DoingItForDementia #JerseyCI #WhiteCollarBoxing
Give your brain a boost! 🧠
Join our free talk at Jersey Library and find out about simple ways you can look after your brain and reduce your risk of dementia.
We’ll explore three important messages: Love Your Heart, Keep Sharp and Stay Connected.
📅 Tuesday 10 November
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
🎟️ Reserve your free place, copy the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-jersey-boost-your-brain-talk-tickets-2000577446998
#BoostYourBrain #DementiaJersey #BrainHealth
Understanding dementia can make a difference 💜
Our free Dementia Awareness Session is an opportunity to learn what it can be like to live with dementia and discover simple ways we can support people in our community.
In just one hour, you can take the first step towards becoming more dementia-friendly.
📅 Friday 6 November
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
🎟️ Book your place, copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-awareness-talk-tickets-2000595351551
#DementiaAwareness #DementiaJersey #DementiaFriendlyJersey
💜 DAY 4 – ALBANIAN ALPS TREK 🏔️ the final day! A little late with this update, but better late than never…
Day 4 saw our incredible Dementia Jersey trekkers take on over 14km all of which was done kitted out in their waterproofs 🌧️ But the rain certainly didn’t dampen the vibes! 💪💜 Along the way, the team were rewarded with visits to some truly incredible waterfalls, including the breathtaking Blue Eye – a natural spring with stunning blue waters.
Over £12,500 has been raised so far! If you would like to support the team and donate towards their challenge, you can do so here: https://jerseygiving.je/sponsor/activity/albanian-alps-trek-26/dementia-jersey
The trip is self funded, meaning all money raised will go towards supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #jerseyci
🧠 Boost Your Brain Talk – next week!
What can you do today to help keep your brain healthy? Join us next week at Jersey Library for our free Boost Your Brain talk and discover how loving your heart, staying sharp and keeping connected can help reduce your risk of dementia.
📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍Jersey Library
There’s still time to book your place!
Copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-jersey-boost-your-brain-talk-tickets-2000577070873
#BoostYourBrain #DementiaJersey #BrainHealth
💜 DAY 3 – ALBANIAN ALPS TREK 🏔️
Another incredible day for our amazing Dementia Jersey trekkers as they explored the spectacular Theth Valley.
The route took the team along narrow paths, steep cliffs and through breathtaking Alpine meadows, covering 14.46km, with 956m of ascent reaching an elevation of 1,609m.
Along the way, the team enjoyed a well-earned packed lunch in some incredible surroundings, accompanied by a few unexpected visitors.
Once back in the village, the adventure didn’t stop there! Some of the guys took a refreshing dip in a natural pool before enjoying a zip line taking in those mega mountain views!
We’re so proud of our incredible trekkers for continuing to push themselves, take on new challenges and raise vital funds for Dementia Jersey.
Over £12,000 has been raised so far! If you would like to support the team and donate towards their challenge, you can do so here: https://jerseygiving.je/sponsor/activity/albanian-alps-trek-26/dementia-jersey
The trip is self funded, meaning all money raised will go towards supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
Stay tuned for more photos and updates!
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #jerseyci
💜 DAY 2 – ALBANIAN ALPS TREK 🏔️
Another incredible day for our amazing Dementia Jersey trekkers as they took on Day 2 of their Albanian Alps adventure!
The team trekked from Valbona to Theth, tackling an impressive 695m of ascent and a challenging 1,103m descent, reaching 1,840m elevation.
The scenery was incredible, but it was certainly another tough day on the trails – and our trekkers absolutely smashed it!
It was our lovely trekker Sue’s birthday! 🎈🥳 The team made sure she didn’t miss out on a birthday celebration, serenading her several times along the mountain, and our DA guide Matty and local guide Kush helped organise a birthday cake for the evening.
Over £11,950 has been raised so far! If you would like to support the team and donate towards their challenge, you can do so here: https://jerseygiving.je/sponsor/activity/albanian-alps-trek-26/dementia-jersey
The trip is self funded, meaning all money raised will go towards supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
Stay tuned for more photos and updates!
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #jerseyci
Our Dementia Awareness session is next week! 💜
How much do you know about living with dementia? Join us at Jersey Library for a free one-hour session to learn more about dementia, understand the experiences of people living with it and discover how you can support others.
📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
👉 Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-awareness-talk-tickets-2000591920288
#DementiaAwareness #DementiaJersey
DAY 1 – ALBANIAN ALPS TREK 🏔️💜
Yesterday, our incredible Dementia Jersey trekkers officially began their Albanian Alps adventure – and what a way to start!
They took on the spectacular Valbona to Rosi Pass, covering 14.8km with a gruelling 1,131m of ascent. They enjoyed their picnic lunch just over the border in Montenegro with epic views before making the journey all the way back down!
It was a tough first day, but the incredible scenery, team spirit and determination kept everyone going.
Over £11,700 has been raised so far! If you would like to support the team and donate towards their challenge, you can do so here: https://jerseygiving.je/sponsor/activity/albanian-alps-trek-26/dementia-jersey
The trip is self funded, meaning all money raised will go towards supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
Stay tuned for more photos and updates!
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #jerseyci Discover Adventure
Our group of trekkers ready to embark on their Albanian Alps trek 🏔️✨
A huge thank you to all of them for choosing to take on this challenge to help raise funds for Dementia Jersey 💜 So far the group have raised over £10,700 which will make a real difference supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
The trip is self funded by the trekkers so every penny raised from their fundraising will go towards supporting the work we do.
Please show your support and cheer them on as they take on this epic challenge!
You can donate towards the challenge here: https://jerseygiving.je/sponsor/activity/albanian-alps-trek-26/dementia-jersey
#DementiaJersey #DoingItForDementia
💜 THANK YOU FOR WALKING WITH US! 💜 A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Memory Walk this year – whether you joined us at our official event on Sunday 20th September or took part by completing your own walk in your own way.
With over 200 people signed up, it was wonderful to see so many of you coming together to show your support for people living with dementia in Jersey. Every step and every donation has helped us raise vital funds for Dementia Jersey, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who got involved.
Together, you have raised an amazing £7,850! 🎉 This will make a huge difference to people living with dementia in Jersey, helping us continue to provide our services and support, completely free of charge, to those affected by dementia across the island.
A special thank you to our Memory Walk event sponsor, @hettich_jewellers for your generous support 💜
Thank you for walking with us, fundraising with us and #DoingItForDementia.
#MemoryWalk #DementiaJersey #JerseyCI
We are incredibly grateful to Every Child Our Future for helping us provide a selection of books to schools across Jersey. The collection includes stories exploring memory loss, family relationships and the impact dementia can have on people`s lives.
Dementia can affect the whole family, including children and young people. Having books that we can share with schools and recommend to families is a really valuable way of helping children understand dementia in a language that feels accessible and reassuring. Stories can create a starting point for children to talk about their experiences, ask questions and express how they are feeling. We hope these books will encourage those conversations and help children feel more confident in understanding dementia and the changes it can bring.
A donation from the Lions Club of Jersey Swimarathon to Every Child our Future made production of the books possible.
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🧠 Boost Your Brain – free talk
Did you know that up to 45% of dementia cases could potentially be prevented or delayed by addressing lifestyle and other risk factors?
Join our free talk at Jersey Library to learn more about how you can support your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia.
📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
🎟️ Book your place, copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-jersey-boost-your-brain-talk-tickets-2000577070873
#BoostYourBrain #DementiaJersey #BrainHealth