The Dementia Experience CIC

Best flight ever with @easyJet on flight no: EZY8708 16th Oct. Gorge crew Anna, Philip & Nick so warm & fun plus fab captain let us to tell passengers about the Fundraising Expedition we had just undertaken in the Atlas Mountains & a further £365.15 was raised! #sograteful

💛 Lots of the good stuff going on at The Dementia Experience! 💛 From singing & movement to creativity, conversation & plenty of laughter, our groups are all about connection, community and finding those all-important nuggets of joy. #DementiaSupport #DementiaCommunity #Kent

A little taste of the gorgeous & glorious Joy in Motion at Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England. Families gathered amongst the trees & had an amazing day laughing, moving & connecting with one another. #livingwithdementia #joy #outdoorwellbeing #bedgebury #dementiafriendly

Our 'Summer Loving' event in action on Wednesday @jasminvardimoncompany Big fun was had by all & we are hugely grateful to @edithtankus & @carlasmith6411 for leading such a fab, fizzy & fun morning of music & movement with the gang. #colour #connection #nuggetsofjoy #dementia

Edith & I were thrilled to be live on BBC radio Kent this morning! We discussed our Joy in Motion group & the power of community & connection- listen from 1.46.26 onwards bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002p8… #bbcradiokent #dementia #community #connection #support #kent

Join us for a fizzy, feel-good evening packed with smooth jazz, great company, and a whole lot of heart. Every penny raised will help us bring nuggets of joy to families supporting loved ones living with dementia — offering moments of relief, comfort, and much-needed recharge.

The incredible professional singers @timnelsonbaritone & Kasia Balejko from @songhaven_uk returned to Woodchurch House care home this week and delivered another sensational Classical Concert. #dementia #bringlifetocarehomes #residents #familylove❤️ #connection

Chuffed to bits! @DomKingLive

Proud as punch n grateful to @domkinglive from @bbcradiokent for giving us such a smooth ride this morning on his live radio show! We loved meeting him and spreading the word. Listen from around 37mins in: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kvs4… #dementiachoir #giveitago #musicfordementia

So excited (slash nervous!) to be talking to @DomKingLive next week @BBCRadioKent all about why we think music can work wonders on those with dementia. Our new Phoenix choir has already moved emotional mountains for many & we can’t wait to tell our story! #bbc #dementiawareness

We discuss just how radical a mental shift it is for the family members of those with dementia. All so tricky but completely possible when supported by others who get it. Hunting for nuggets of joy, the connections that can be found- uplifting stuff, while keeping it real!

So excited to share our latest podcast with the wise & wonderful Sarah Metcalfe. We delve into Music for Dementia's impactful #GiveitaGo campaign and the exciting work of the Manchester Camerata who are revolutionizing dementia care. @MusicforDemUK #dementia

Much enjoyed today presenting to the team at New Hayesbank Surgery in Ashford today. We discussed how best to support family members whilst unravelling ideas behind a Person-Centered Approach. #contenteddementia #specalsense #nhs #protectedlearning #knowledgeispower #nuggetsofjoy

Choral delight is coming our way! An uplifting experience run by the supersonic Carla from the Rhythm of Life Choir. Please spread the word. Those living with dementia, in any way, don’t have to do it alone. #dementia #alzheimers #connection #community #nuggetofjoy

Onwards n Upwards: our latest newsletter includes an exciting and inspirational podcast with Soph Lewis from @MusicforDemUK Read all about it here: mailchi.mp/f6489729c43f/wint…

Jeremy Vine discussing how & when people tell their friends about their dementia diagnosis... tune in at around 1hr 6mins: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026kx… Trish was right- the more we learn about dementia, the better we can cope. #Knowledgeispower #dementia #paulinequirke

Here is a summary of what I’ve learnt. It can be so hard for family members of those with dementia but I hope these nuggets help in some way. Despite the distress, there can be moments of delight. All relevant to all aspects of life when the going gets tough. #dementia