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In 2013, Verwood Town Council in association with the Alzheimer’s Society decided to set up a Dementia Friendly Community Association.

This group is now independent of the Council and has its own constitution.

1 in 14 people over 65 will suffer from dementia at some stage after that age.

There are probably around 400 sufferers in Verwood and Three Legged Cross.

If this is affecting your life, either as a person who has the disease or as a carer, VDFCA can help you.    

What are the 5 key messages?

Dementia is not a natural part of ageing

Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain

It is not just about losing your memory

It is possible to live well with dementia

There is more to a person than dementia

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE WITH DEMEMNTIA

The purpose of VDFCA is to:

Raise awareness about dementia in the Community to enable people to have a greater understanding of the disease

Work with shops, businesses and service providers to develop a dementia friendly environment

Help our community become more inclusive towards people who have dementia and their carers

Signpost those who need help

VACANCIES ON STEERING GROUP

What do we do?

How can we help a person suffering from dementia?

View the success of Crawley DFCA

Wednesday Workout classes are now taking place at St Michael’s Church meeting room on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.

Ann’s Wednesday Workout Online! Join in now with our dementia friendly exercise class at any time.

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Please Click on the image below to watch our Summer Service at St Michaels Church on Wednesday 2nd October.