Our Services
Dementia Support Groups
Fun group activities to provide mutual support and encourage social interaction.
Group activities are carefully designed for: cognitive stimulation (recall and developing new skills), fun and social interaction.
Staff will draw upon a wide range of activities appropriate to members’ interests and abilities and incorporate opportunities for discussion to encourage reminiscing; sharing life experiences and stories from the past.
Usually, a person with dementia can recall things from their past rather than more recent memories, so reminiscence draws on this. Members of the group benefit from socializing with other people with dementia and through mutual support.
Transport for our Dementia support group is provided by North Coast Community Transport who pick up clients from their homes and leave them back again.
Support Group Locations
The Ballycastle group meets on a Monday afternoon at Ramoan Parish Centre, 3 Station Street, Ballycastle Bt54 GAP. For times and to join this group please contact us.
We have two groups in Ballymoney, the first group meets on a Tuesday afternoon at the Robinson Hospital 23 Newal Road, Ballymoney, BT53 6HB. The second group meets on a Wednesday afternoon at Riada House, BT53 6DZ. For meeting times and to join, please contact us.
The Limavady group meets on a Tuesday morning at; Roe Valley Arts & Culture Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, BT49 0Fj. For timings and to join this group please contact us.
Our Portrush group meets on a Thursday afternoon at; The Town Hall, 1 Mark Steets, Portrush, BT56 8BT. For group meeting time and to join, please contact us.
We have two groups meeting in Coleraine our first group meets on a Friday morning and our second group meets on a Friday afternoon. Both groups meet at The Killowen Parish Centre, Castleroe, BT51 3DD. For time and to join, please contact us.
Our Garvagh group meets on a Thursday afternoon at GADA- Garvagh Development Trust, 85 Main Street, Garvagh, BT51 5AB. For meeting times and to join please contact us.
MEET & EAT
Addressing loneliness and promoting emotional welbeing.
This project is for people over the age of 55, we have seen a high rise in the number of older people reporting that they are lonely. Some older people are still scared to come out of the house after COVID or have lost confidence in going out.
The project aims to promote mental and emotional wellbeing in older people who are isolated and vulnerable. Emotional loneliness when someone you were close to is no longer there, a partner or close friend, chronic loneliness when you feel lonely all or most of the time.
This is just some of the types of loneliness that older people experience, at Age Concern Causeway we get call all the time from older people who are just lonely and want to get back out again but don’t know where to go. This has a massive impact on their mental health and physical health we want to give people the opportunity and help to get back out again meeting people. Helping themselves to feel more independent and confident.
Loneliness can affect people when they retire or suffer a bereavement this group will encourage social connection, learning a new skill and taking time for themselves.
Meet and Eat Locations
Our Coleraine Meet and Eat group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2- 4pm in Herald’s @22. Please contact us to join.
Our Limavady Meet and Eat groups meets on the 4TH Wednesday of each month at 2- 4pm at Antoinette’s Cafe
Our Ballymoney Meet and Eat group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1- 3pm Ann’s at Hot Bread Shop.
One to One Support
Tailored personal support
Dementia or cognitive impairment. Weekly staff visits to individual’s own home. Offering one-to-one support for 1 hour in which we participate in friendly chat and engaging activities which encourage social skills and cognitive development.
Caring for the carer
Appointment-based dementia companion service supporting carer relief.
This will be an appointment-based service, allowing carers to book a member of staff to let them attend much needed hospital appointments etc {come into their homes and allow them to attend hospital, doctors or other appointments}. Taking someone with dementia to a hospital appointment can be a very stressful experience for both the person living with dementia and the carer, and sometimes carers neglect their own health to care for the person living with Dementia. This service gives carers the opportunity to attend appointments without having to worry about who will look after their loved one. One study indicated that a third of dementia carers experienced clinical depression or anxiety. There is strong evidence that when carers are well supported, they provide better care to the person they care for and report better outcomes themselves. (National Institute for Health and Care Research) We wish to adopt a holistic approach for the carer and the person living with dementia.
Key aims:
- To ensure carers are well supported
- To allow carers to look after their own mental health
- Reduces stress related to carers burn out
What we provide
Appointments need to be booked in advance by calling our office on 028 70357966
Days available to book will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Times are between 9 and 4.30 (3 hours maximum time)
This service is about social interaction with the person living with Dementia, the support worker will bring activities along to your house.
Depending on the persons abilities we can go for short walks (weather dependant) to the garden or any other interests the person has
If there is an emergency, you need to be contactable, and a second contact number provide if you cannot be contacted
This service is only for people who have a Dementia diagnosis
If additional hours are required, this can be arranged at a cost of £20 per hour, payable in advance and minimum of one week’s notice.
What we do not provide
Assistance with toileting or changing
Provide meals
Provide personal care
If a person become distressed, anxious or irritable the support worker will have to contact, you via phone and alternative arrangements will have to be made
If the person has a care package in place this will still be needed when the support work is there.
We cannot administer medication
Illness- If you the client or any one in your household is sick, please inform the support worker before they arrive as we will be unable to provide the service.
Charity Shop
Vital volunteering opportunities and fundraising.
Based at Brook Street Coleraine our charity shop is run solely by our dedicated team of volunteers. The charity shop is open Monday to Saturday and provides vital income for our charity.
The shop sells, clothes, books, household items and much more. It also provides people with the opportunity to give something back to the community by providing volunteer opportunities.
Dementia Café
A welcoming weekly space for people living with dementia and their carers.
The Dementia Café provides a warm, relaxed and friendly setting for individuals living with dementia, those awaiting memory assessment and their family members or carers. It is a safe place to meet others, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and take part in gentle activities designed to encourage connection and comfort.
Each weekly session may include reminiscence, crafts, quizzes, light music and informal conversation. The aim is to reduce isolation, build confidence and create a supportive community where families and carers can share experiences.
What’s included:
Free to attend
Tea / Coffee provided
Dementia-friendly activities
Practical and emotional support for carers
Meets every Wednesday from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm at
Hope2Families, Long Commons Car Park, Coleraine.
For more information, please contact:
Mandy – 07483 805510
Marian – 07500 075419
Dementia Wellbeing Choir
A fun and uplifting musical group for people living with dementia and their supporters.
The Dementia Wellbeing Choir brings together dementia warriors, supporters and family members to enjoy the wellbeing benefits of singing in a relaxed and encouraging environment. No musical ability is required — just a willingness to join in and have fun.
Singing together helps stimulate memory, improve mood, and create a sense of connection and community. Sessions include well-known songs, gentle harmonies and plenty of laughter.
Meets every other Monday from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at
St. Andrew’s, Ballysally.
To join or learn more, please contact Age Concern Causeway on 028 7035 7986 or message the Facebook page.