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💜 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.
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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
⭐Speaker Announcement⭐ We`re excited to announce that Dr Juan Melendez will be speaking about ‘Diagnosing on Island’ at our Shaping the Future of Dementia Conference on 7 November at the Pomme d’Or Hotel.
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.
Alongside keynote speaker Dr Lindsey Collins from Bradford University, we’ll also hear from Zoe Blomfield (Viberts) on capacity and Patricia Winchester (MyVoice) on mental health and dementia.
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.
Tickets available here: https://race-nation.co.uk/register/dementia-jersey/shaping-the-future-of-dementia
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Dementia Awareness Talk 💜
Understanding dementia is the first step towards knowing how we can support people living with dementia.
Join our FREE, one-hour awareness session and learn more about what it is like to live with dementia and how we can all help make Jersey a more dementia-friendly island.
📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 1pm - 2pm
📍 Jersey Library
🎟️ Book your place, copy the link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-awareness-talk-tickets-2000591920288
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✨ THE LIGHT WITHIN - AN EXHIBITION BY ROSEMARY & LUCY BLACKMORE ✨
We’re delighted to share that mother and daughter artists Rosemary Blackmore and Lucy Blackmore will be showcasing their work at The Atlantic Hotel from 8–11 October in support of Dementia Jersey.
We’re incredibly grateful to Rosemary and Lucy for their generous support of Dementia Jersey. 20% of profits from sales will be donated to Dementia Jersey, helping us continue to provide our free services to people living with dementia and their families and carers across Jersey.
The Light Within will feature a stunning collection of paintings and ceramics for the home and garden, with the work loosely inspired by the natural world.
If you’re looking for something special for your home, or simply love art and creativity, do pop along and support this wonderful exhibition.
📍 The Atlantic Hotel
📅 8–11 October
Thank you to Rosemary and Lucy (our very own Art Exploration group lead) for their generous support.
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⭐ Calling all health and care professionals ⭐ There are still tickets available for our Shaping the Future of Dementia conference.
Join us for this insightful one-day event, exploring the journey from diagnosis and beyond. With inspiring speakers and workshop hosts from both on and off island, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical tools to support people living with dementia with dignity and quality of life.
Date: Saturday 7th November
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Pomme d’Or Hotel
Price: £80 (includes refreshments and lunch)
This conference is ideal for health and care professionals, medical practitioners and professional carers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge, explore the latest approaches in dementia care and connect with others working in the field. CPD accredited.
Book your tickets today: https://race-nation.co.uk/register/dementia-jersey/shaping-the-future-of-dementia
Please share or tag anyone you think might be interested.
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✨ VIVA VEGAS ✨ What an incredible evening of glitz, glamour and fun! We’re thrilled to share that over £16,400 was raised which will make a real difference to so many lives 💜
Thank you to everyone who attended, bought raffle tickets, played at the casino tables, danced the night away and helped make the evening such a success!
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, every penny raised will go directly towards Dementia Jersey, helping us continue to provide vital, free services and support to people living with dementia in Jersey, as well as their families and carers.
Huge thank you to our sponsors @aurumhomecarejersey and @aurumbeautyjersey, JE3.com, @snapjersey and @signtechci, and our raffle prize partners @hettich_jewellers and @theroyalyacht
We’re also incredibly grateful to all of our event suppliers who helped bring our Viva Vegas vision to life - @the_jersey_bounce for bringing the big band energy with tech and sound support from @stage2productions, @eventseditjsy for the wonderful balloon decor, @goldenhour_entertainment for the glam welcome and to Black Cat Fun Casino.
The support of our local community makes such a difference. Events like Viva Vegas play a crucial role in helping us raise the funds needed to continue our work, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part.
📸 @mattsharpcommercial
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🌟 Activity Spotlight: Art Exploration, every Wednesday in St Peter 🌟Our Art Exploration sessions are specially designed for people living with dementia, along with their families and carers. They’re a wonderful opportunity to get creative, meet others and enjoy time together in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Each week, we explore different art techniques, materials and mediums, using art as a visual language to encourage self-expression, creativity and confidence. And you don’t need to be an artist! Just come along, have a go and enjoy the process.
There’s plenty to look forward to throughout the year too. Our group holds an annual exhibition showcasing their artwork, and also get involved in designing Dementia Jersey’s Christmas cards.
📅 Every Wednesday
🕙 Session 1: 10:00–11:15am OR Session 2: 11:30am–12:45pm
📍 Philadelphie Church, St Peter
🚗 Free parking available
☕ Refreshments included
💜 Free to attend
Take a look through some of the artwork and projects our group has created over the past few years.
🎥 Want to find out more? Watch our Art Exploration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Q2OTDxYno
If you’d like to come along or find out more, please email info@dementia.je or call 01534 723519
Reminder: FREE Boost Your Brain Talk 🧠
Have you booked your place yet?
Join us for a FREE Boost Your Brain Talk and learn practical ways to look after your brain health. Discover how simple lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of dementia, while supporting your heart health, mental wellbeing and social connections.
📅 Tuesday 15th September
🕢 13:00 - 14:00
📍 Jersey Library
Book your free place today, copy and paste the link into your browser: https://dementia.je/education/boost-your-brain-talks/
#DementiaJersey #BoostYourBrain #BrainHealth
Ready to dance for a good cause? 🎶💃
Join us for a fun-filled Zumba event, with proceeds being donated to Dementia Jersey. Every step, spin and shimmy will help us provide vital support for people living with dementia in Jersey.
A huge thank you to Jennifer Seymour for organising this event and supporting our charity in this way 💜
Come along to Mont Nicolle School tonight at 6.30pm. Dance, have fun and make a difference!
#DementiaJersey #DoItForDementia #JerseyCI #Zumba
🚶♀️ Step Up for Dementia 💜 Join us on Sunday 20th September at 10:30am for our annual Memory Walk and help us raise awareness and vital funds to support people living with dementia in Jersey.
This flat 5k walk is for all ages and abilities to unite together to raise awareness to help support the 1,600 islanders living with dementia and their families and carers. Although traditionally a walk, you are more than welcome to run, jog or cycle. Pets are very welcome too!
Sign-up fee: Adults: £15 / Children: £10
Can’t join us on the day? You can still take part by purchasing an ‘Own Route’ ticket and completing your own Memory Walk at a time and place that suits you during September. Why not gather your friends, family or colleagues and take on the challenge together? 💜
To find out more and to sign up, visit: https://race-nation.co.uk/register/dementia-jersey/memory-walk-2026-dementia-jersey
This event has kindly been sponsored by Hettich.
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Three weeks ago, we took over Trenton Square with a flash mob of dancers and musicians to celebrate Boost Your Brain and the health benefits of dance! 💃🕺🎶
It was an incredible event and it’s inspired us to keep moving!
Ready to find your groove? Visit our website to discover dance groups across Jersey. There’s something for everyone!
A huge thank you to Flair Entertainment, Jersey Development Company, the Government of Jersey, BAM Perspectives and Snap for helping make it happen. 💜
#FindYourGroove #BoostYourBrain #DementiaJersey #DanceForHealth #JerseyCI
🎨 “This Is Me” Art Exhibition 💜 Come and discover our beautiful exhibition of self-portraits created by members of Dementia Jersey’s Art Exploration groups.
The exhibition celebrates individuality, creativity and self-expression, and complements the recent Reframing Dementia photography exhibition – a collaborative project between Dementia Jersey and ArtHouse Jersey.
📅 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 ArtHouse Jersey , Greve de Lecq Barracks
And while you explore the exhibition, why not stop for a cuppa? We’ll be running a little tearoom in the gallery, where you can enjoy tea or coffee and a slice of homemade cake in exchange for a small donation. All donations will help go towards supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.
We hope to see you there!
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💜 Learn More About Dementia - Free Community Talk 💜
Would you like to better understand dementia and how it affects people living with the condition?
Join us for our next FREE Dementia Awareness session, designed to increase understanding, challenge misconceptions and help you feel more confident supporting people affected by dementia.
In just one hour, you`ll gain practical insights and simple tips that can make a real difference in creating a more dementia-friendly community.
📅 Tuesday 8th September
⏰ 1:00pm - 2:00pm
📍 Jersey Public Library, St Helier
💷 Free
Places must be booked in advance. Reserve your spot now, copy and paste the link into your browser:
https://dementia.je/education/dementia-awareness/
Please help us spread the word by sharing with friends, family and colleagues. Together, we can build a more dementia-friendly Jersey.
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💃🏽 What a day to Find Your Groove! 🎶 💜 Last week, we took over Jersey Development Company’s Hola Friday! with a top-secret surprise – our Find Your Groove Flash Mob!
Thank you to everyone who joined in, danced along, cheered and helped make it such a brilliant afternoon. It was fantastic to see so many people smiling, moving and discovering just how much fun looking after your brain health can be.
Dancing isn`t just fun – it`s also a fantastic way to stay active, lift your mood and challenge your brain. That`s why we`ve launched #FindYourGroove as part of our #BoostYourBrain campaign.
So, why not find your groove? Explore the range of dance groups on island via Dancing in Jersey`s online directory: https://www.dancing.je/directory
Our Find Your Groove Flash Mob was kindly funded by the @creativeislandpartnership
📸 @andylegresleyphotography
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⭐ Don`t Miss Out - FREE Boost Your Brain Talk⭐
Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing, and there are practical steps we can all take to reduce our risk.
Our upcoming Boost Your Brain Talk will explore simple, evidence-based ways to keep your brain healthy, stay active, and remain connected.
📅 Tuesday 18th August
🕢 13:00 - 14:00
📍 Jersey Library
Places are free, but booking is recommended.
Register now, copy and paste the link into your browser: https://dementia.je/education/boost-your-brain-talks/
#DementiaJersey #BoostYourBrain #HealthyAgeing
Our amazing abseilers have raised over £11,000 so far 🎉 This weekend, we had 32 brave abseilers descend Corbière Lighthouse, raising vital funds for Dementia Jersey. And this wasn’t just any charity abseil… it was the first ever abseil to take place at the Lighthouse.
A huge thank you to our abseilers and to everyone who sponsored them. Your support will make a real difference to people affect by dementia in Jersey 💜
A special thank you to Harry, Josh and Steve from @verticaledgejersey for keeping everyone safe, comfortable and smiling throughout the challenge! And of course, thank you to @portsofjersey for giving us such an epic and iconic location.
We’ll be announcing the final fundraising amount next week. If you would like to show your support and making a donation towards the event, you can do so via the link below. Thank you!
https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/event/6161
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Find Your Groove 💃💜 Dancing isn’t just fun – it’s also a fantastic way to stay active, lift your mood and challenge your brain.
That’s why we’ve launched #FindYourGroove as part of our #BoostYourBrain campaign.
The best exercise is just in the gym or training for a marathon… it’s the one you’ll actually enjoy enough to keep doing.
Whether it’s salsa, ballroom, line dancing, Zumba, tap, street dance, ballet, disco in your living room, or simply dancing while you cook dinner, finding a style you love can help you stay active.
Regular physical activity is one of the lifestyle factors that can help reduce your risk of developing dementia.
So turn up the music and find your groove! 🎶
Find out more: www.dementia.je/find-your-groove
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💃🕺 We found our groove! 🪩 What an incredible way to launch #FindYourGroove which is part of our #BoostYourBrain campaign 💜
Thank you to everyone who joined in, danced, cheered and helped us celebrate movement, music and community.
Today’s event was just the beginning...
Whether it’s dancing in your kitchen, joining a class, gardening, swimming, walking or simply moving more throughout the day – every bit of movement counts.
So... how will you find your groove?
Find out more www.dementia.je/find-your-groove
Huge thank you to Flair Entertainment Jersey and their talented dancers and to Jersey Development Company for letting us be part of their Hola Friday! event. The Flash Mob was kindly funded by the Creative Island Partnership fund (Government of Jersey)
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This year`s @islandwalkjsy was truly one to remember! 👏 A record-breaking 1,787 participants took on the challenge, raising an incredible £160,000 for charities across the Island.
We`re incredibly grateful to have received funding from this which will make a real difference in helping us continue to support people living with dementia and their families in Jersey. 💜
A huge thank you to everyone who took part – the walkers, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who helped make the event such a phenomenal success. Your generosity and dedication are truly appreciated.
And, of course, a special thank you to TMF Island Walk team for organising a fantastic fundraising event.
#DoingItForDementia #DementiaJersey #JerseyCI
💜 Evening Carers’ Event - Tuesday 11th August 💜
We’re delighted to welcome guest speakers from @jerseyhospicecare to our Evening Carers’ Event, where they’ll be sharing valuable information about the support and services available.
We’ll be joined by Lauren, a Specialist Nurse and Mary, Head of Counselling Services, who will cover:
- An introduction to Jersey Hospice Care’s in-patient and out-patient services
- Common myths about hospice care
- Understanding grief, loss and bereavement, including anticipatory and ambiguous grief
- Practical advice on supporting yourself and others through difficult times
- An opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session
This free event is open to anyone supporting or caring for a relative or friend living with dementia.
To book your free place or find out more, please email info@dementia.je or call 01534 723519
A huge thank you to Luso Events for choosing to support Dementia Jersey at their Summer Party last month!
Thanks to Luso Events` support and the incredible generosity of everyone who attended on the night, an amazing £1,000 was raised for Dementia Jersey.
Every pound raised helps us continue providing free support, advice and activities for people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers, here in Jersey.
Thank you💜
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Our Art Exploration attendees are busy creating their self-portraits for our upcoming pop-up exhibition, ‘This is Me’, taking place at @arthousejersey Grève de Lecq Barracks, on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September. 🎨
Art Exploration is our weekly art session designed specifically for people living with dementia, and members of their families and carers. It offers a safe space for creativity, connection and social engagement.
We have spaces at our two sessions that run on a Wednesday in St Peter, 10.00-11.15 and 11.30-12.45
If you’re wondering whether Art Exploration is right for you and the person you support, why not come along for a taster session?
To book, please email info@dementia.je or call 01534 723519.
As with all of our activities, we ask that the person living with dementia is accompanied by a family member or carer who can support them throughout the session.
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💜 We’re Hiring - Receptionist and Team Assistant 💜
Are you looking for a rewarding role within the charitable sector? Dementia Jersey are recruiting for a Receptionist and Team Assistant (permanent, 30 hours per week).
As Dementia Jersey’s Receptionist, you’ll be the first point of contact visitors to the charity will see, duties will include welcoming guests and greeting people who visit the charity. As the Team Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Operations Manager/Deputy CEO with all aspects of administration including confidential HR admin. You’ll also be required to support other members of the team with administration tasks.
To apply please complete a Dementia Jersey Application Form and send together with a covering letter by email to Wendy Buckley, Operations Manager, wendy@dementia.je
Application deadline: 12noon on Monday 10th August 2026
Please note interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th August 2026
For further details and full job description, visit https://dementia.je/work-for-us/
Join the team and play a vital role within the charity supporting people in Jersey living with dementia.