WEEKLY SESSION FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

Fred Mendonça to give a talk after Mass
St. Teresa’s Church, 250 Bishopsford Road, SM5 2BZ will provide a weekly term-time music-based therapeutic activity for people living with dementia. The Tuesday sessions will commence on 3rd June 2025 between 1:30 and 3pm in the Parish Hall with parking available, including for blue badge holders.
This service is offered free of charge to attendees and carers and is available to Merton residents on a first-come-first-served basis.
What do we do:
For people with dementia, we are supported by Alzheimer’s UK and offer:

• musical activities including singing popular songs,
• the chance to play an instrument while singing, and
• gentle physical activities for those who are able.

For their carers, we are supported by Merton Council and uniquely offer, at no cost, break-out sessions alternating between the chance to:

• learn to play guitar/an instrument (instruments provided),
• prepare and take-away meals, using specially devised recipes, and ingredients provided which include nutrients that are beneficial for brain health,
• gentle exercise classes which support physical and mental wellbeing

If you would like to attend these sessions, please contact the St.Teresa’s office for more details;
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0208 648 4113
If you have the time and skills to make a difference with this major cause of our time and community, please contact the Parish Office to volunteer your help … we will guide you through Safeguarding and all other preparation needed.

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