This site is dedicated to all the amazing people living with dementia, and their Bubs* (back-up brains), their family and friends who help and support them. Also to everyone who has helped us, both personally and professionally in various ways, to enable us to deliver our groups.
Here you will find information about our groups plus other information we think might be helpful.
* This is how Kate Swaffer, a lady diagnosed with young onset dementia, describes her husband. You can read her blog here,
Recent Posts
Musical Tea – 13th October 2020
Today we returned to those particular tunes which have a special meaning for each of us. When we hear them they spark emotions, memories, and the urge to start singing. They are the Soundtrack to our Lives. Music is neurologically special in the way that it stimulates many parts of the brain at once. Listening … Continue reading Musical Tea – 13th October 2020
Carers Group: 13/10/20
The Alzheimer’s Society report: ‘Worst hit: dementia during coronavirus’ Peter gave a summary of the report. You can find the report (and links to background information) here on the Society’s web site. The Society states “Since coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown on 23 March, an Alzheimer’s Society investigation has discovered family and friends have spent an extra … Continue reading Carers Group: 13/10/20
2020 Positivity – 6th October 2020
This week we were being positive about 2020 – and we found much to chat about – from the joy of exercise, saying hello to people when out and about, playing on-line games with others, gardening, walking, to Zoom meetings. Gyda shared information about Nordic Walking. Lynne was keen to find out more and Chrissie … Continue reading 2020 Positivity – 6th October 2020
Myths and Superstitions – 29th September 2020
You may now nominate Reflections as your charity when you buy items on Amazon. Click here for more information. It does not cost you (or the retailer) anything and Reflections will receive 0.5% of what you spend. We had our fingers crossed for a good session about superstitions. There was a steady stream of people … Continue reading Myths and Superstitions – 29th September 2020
