- **NB - All money raised will go to The Dementia Cafe for the benefit of its users and guests**
- The Dementia Cafe Beckenham and Penge is a non funded, not for profit, volunteer run community group for people with Dementia and their carers/loved ones.
We meet once a month to provide company, fun and support. It is a safe space where regulars and new families come to have a great time, receive support and speak to others in a similar situation to them.
I cared for my Mother who had Dementia for many years and have lived the highs and lows first hand. I understand how valuable it is to have somewhere you can go with your loved ones and speak to other carers going through the same things.
We have 6 volunteers who give up their time each month to make teas and coffees, organise arts and crafts and provide care and support.
We like to provide some entertainment each month. Music is proved to be very beneficial to people with Dementia and can bring great comfort to them and their families.
Therefore occasionally we like to have a singer, to take requests and sing all the songs that people grew up with. The smiles on everyone’s faces really prove that it’s works!
Movement and exercise is also very important…especially if people are non-mobile. Therefore we like to have someone to offer chair yoga/movement every few months.
As the cafe is non funded, we find paying for these things quite difficult…therefore we are reaching out to the community to see if you can help!!
This money will be used for refreshments, entertainment and anything else that is needed to enrich the guests time with us. This amount will help keep the cafe running for at least 12-18 months.
Thank you so much
