A NEW community support service for people with dementia has been launched in Worcester and the Malvern Hills.
Age UK has launched the service to help people stay connected and continue doing the things they enjoy.
As part of the scheme, the service will match trained and skilled volunteers with people as companions providing regular phone calls or visits for a friendly chat, where Covid regulations allow.
If appropriate, the volunteers will also encourage and support their companion to attend group activities (when these re-open).
The service will also provide online activity sessions – with help from Age UK IT volunteer ambassadors who will unravel the mysteries of getting online.
Finally, it will provide a link for the whole family, to other Age UK services and to other specialist support services.
Lynne Mole, head of services at Age UK WMH says “Social contact is so important to all of us, the pandemic has certainly proved this.
"A dementia diagnosis can exacerbate this – it can be a very isolating experience for both the person with dementia and their close family members.
"This service will provide very accessible support for the whole family”
For more information, please contact Age UK Worcester and Malvern Hills: on 01905 724294 or 01684 560666
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