Title/name of initiative: 

South Asian Dementia Café – Hamari Yaadain

Type of initiative:

Dementia Café

Country:

United Kingdom

Details/description:

Held on the first and third Thursday of every month, 1pm to 3pm at Touchstone Support Centre. People drop in for a cup of tea, cake and time to chat. Support for memory, health and well-being is provided in people's mother tongue. It is a mixed group of carers and people with dementia from South Asian communities. Transport can be requested for people with limited mobility. 

For further information, have a look at the YouTube clip: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ULInGnXRuw&feature=youtu.be

Which ethnic group(s) are covered?

People with dementia and carers from South Asian communities.

Which languages are covered?

English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu

What is the target audience of the initiative:

People with dementia and carers 

Duration:

Ongoing

Where or from whom to obtain more information:

BME Dementia Services, Touchstone, 53-55 Harehills Avenue, Leeds.  Ripaljeet Kaur, ripaljeetk@touchstonesupport.org.uk