South Asian Dementia Café – Hamari Yaadain (UK)
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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
Last Updated: Monday 17 December 2018