The group maintains the Dementia Sensory bed in the Eastgate House Gardens behind the House on Rochester High Street. The group is led by volunteers with experience of working with people living with dementia and has the guidance of an Adult Education Gardening Tutor.
All tools, gloves and materials are provided. Carers do not have to join in the activity but can join in the social gathering after the session. Held every Friday morning gathering at the entrance to the gardens or the Adult Education building at 10.00am, gardening until 11.15am, with a social gathering taking place until midday approx.
Please contact John Portman to confirm an interest in joining. 07989 783447
Eastgate House High Street, Rochester, ME1 1EW
Service access criteria:
18+ service, Available to all in the Medway area.
Categories:
Activities for older people
Adult carers advice and support
Adult education and learning
Carers support groups
Mental health support
Connecting with others
Mental health
Services for older people
Support for carers
Support with employment
Additional needs catered for:
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Help, Advice, Support, memory, Friendship, Nature, physical activity,