Older People
Over 72,000 people are currently living with dementia in London, and this number is set to more than triple within the next 40 years. As a result, we are putting in place steps to make positive changes that will improve experiences for people living with dementia at our Club and in our local community. We are doing this in partnership with a number of local organisations including London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council, the Dementia Action Alliance, Innovations with Dementia and Fulham Football Club Foundation.
Earlier this year, we trained 165 staff to become ‘Dementia Friends’ which includes a short online training to help support people attending the Club who may be facing challenges related to dementia. Since then, the Club has embarked on the next phase of this training with a more in depth offer for many staff who require further knowledge. Throughout the sessions, staff will be able to enhance their understanding of dementia and improve their ability to provide support to those who need it.
Older People
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Fulham Memories Club
The Foundation has also launched a monthly lunch to help people from the local community who have dementia, as well as supporting their family members and carers. These events take place for both members and the community and provide a safe place to meet, share, keep physically active, and enjoy the beautiful food and surroundings. The lunches have been a huge success with over 90 older people attending so far, with regular comments about how they are vital in reducing isolation and improving mental health. To find out more about what we are doing or to book onto a monthly lunch, please email sarah.williams@hurlinghamclub.org.uk
The next dementia lunches will take place from 11.30am-1.30pm on:
Monday 13 January
Monday 17 February
Monday 10 March
Monday 7 April
Monday 12 May
Monday 16 June
Monday 14 July
Monday 11 August
Monday 15 September
Monday 13 October
Monday 17 November
Monday 15 December
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Steady Steps
The Foundation has also launched a programme called Steady Steps to assist those who are struggling with confidence when out and about and in danger or falling or becoming socially isolated. The classes run on Mondays from 1.30pm-2.30pm and Fridays from 1.45pm - 2.45pm in the MUGA. Participants must either be referred by a healthcare professional or self-refer via email to kris@hc.homeinstead.co.uk
Booking essential! Ahead of class, participants must complete at 30-minute health assessment at the Home Instead offices in Hurlingham Studios in Fulham.
Upcoming Dates:
Friday 21 March
Monday 24 March
Friday 4 April
Monday 7 April
Friday 11 April
Monday 14 April
Friday 25 April
Monday 28 April
Friday 2 May
Friday 9 May
Monday 12 May
Friday 16 May
Monday 19 May
Friday 23 May
Friday 30 May