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"Since being diagnosed with dementia my mum has gradually lost confidence with going out, didn’t enjoy leaving the house. I persuaded her to go to the cafe back in November last year. The effect on her has been amazing – she couldn’t believe how friendly the experience was and couldn’t wait to go back the following week. Over time this has given her the confidence to attend other support groups too. Massive impact on both my mum’s health and well-being but also on my own as her carer"

"Mum loves coming to the café. It is one of the few things she remembers now. She enjoys the entertainment, singing, dancing and Boccia, and the general caring happy atmosphere"

"My husband enjoys the music and a dance with the girls and they take him out of himself. Since the dementia, he has been a bit quiet. He really enjoys the afternoon. Sadly, he forgets all about it later on. He has a one-minute memory."

"My mother has Alzheimer's and also is quite anxious and nervous. When we go to the Living Well Cafés she interacts with other people. She loves singing and dancing and it’s lovely to see her enjoying herself. My mother was very sociable and loved helping others at her sheltered house up until 18 months ago when she began to show symptoms of Alzheimer's. She seldom leaves her flat now, and that’s why I love to see her happy at the café."