What’s on this Dementia Awareness Week 2023?

Jersey will be celebrating Dementia Awareness Week from 22nd – 28th May, and this year, Dementia Jersey is focusing on risk reduction – choosing to raise awareness of how adopting simple healthy lifestyle habits can help people lower their risk of dementia.

Did you know? 40% of dementia could be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices.

Although getting older is the biggest risk factor for dementia, evidence shows that making healthy lifestyle choices, such as staying active, eating healthy and exercising your mind can all play a part in reducing your risk.

We have a number of events and activities planned to help raise awareness of brain health, dementia and the support available to those living with and affected by dementia in Jersey.

Here are just a few ways you can get involved:

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Become a Dementia Friend!
We’ll be hosting two lunchtime sessions at Santandar Work Café. These 1 hour interactive sessions are a great way to gain a better understanding of what it's like living with dementia.

Tuesday 23rd May, 12-1pm or Wednesday 24th May, 1-2pm

For more information and to register for these FREE sessions, click here.

Information Stalls

Dementia Jersey staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about dementia and the support available, as well as sharing top tips to keep your brain healthy. You will also be able to purchase some merchandise, like our much-loved branded canvas bags!

Brook Street: Monday 22nd May, Wednesday 24th May, Friday 26th May, 10am-2pm on all days

St Clement Market: Saturday 20th May, 9.30am-2pm

Waitrose, St Saviour: Tuesday 23rd May, 10am-3pm

NatWest, Library Place: Thursday 25th May, 10am-3pm

Bag Packing at COOP Grand Marche

Dementia volunteers and corporate partners, including Radisson, RBSI and Ocorian, will be on the tills bag packing to help raise money for our charity.

Coop Grand Marche, St Helier: Thursday 25th May

Exercise Roadshow

The Exercise Roadshow 10th Anniversary Tour “This is Me” gives people the opportunity to try out different exercise classes in a fun and friendly environment.

Each session will be no longer than 20 minutes, making them the perfect taster sessions for people looking to try something new.

St Martin’s Public Hall: Friday 19th May

Find out more and book your space click here.