Zest is Bright Shadow's regular creative offer for people living with dementia, or broader memory problems, and their loved ones across Medway.
Zest sessions will run weekly on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12pm from 9 April 2024.
Individuals referred are offered a taster session before they decide if they'd like to regularly join. Sessions are offered on a donation basis, suggested £5 per session.
Sessions are delivered by professional artists (typically in blocks of 4 weeks at a time), and the group of c.12 participants is supported by a group coordinator who liaises with participants and is the consistent face of the group.
Service access criteria:
living with dementia or memory problems (formal diagnosis not needed) able to arrange transportation there and back (via loved one, independently, or community transport service) to not require personal care (eg assistance to/with toilet), or to attend with someone that can provide that care
Categories:
Arts and creative classes
Activities for older people
Arts and creativity
Arts organisations and events
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Services for older people
Support for carers
Additional needs catered for:
Wheelchair accessible
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
dementia, support, community, loved ones, creativity