Staying mentally and socially active
Keeping your brain active may help you retain memory and skills longer. Learning new information, joining a group, trying a new hobby or activity may increase your brain activity. This may also connect you with others socially which can improve your mental health.
For activity ideas and tips for people with dementia visit the Alzheimer’s Society website.
Keeping in touch with other people and engaging in social activities is good for your confidence and mental wellbeing. For example;
- going to the theatre or cinema
- being part of a walking group or choir
If you have someone who helps care for you, an active social life is good for them too.
There are several dementia friendly groups in Stockport where you can share experiences and use tips from others who are living with dementia.
You can find details of these groups on the Stockport Local online directory.
Other ways to stay mentally and socially active
- The Light Cinema in Stockport shows dementia friendly screenings where carers go free
- singing for the brain sessions use singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating activity. Singing can improve brain activity, wellbeing and mood
- Dementia Disco is a new initiative for people living with dementia in the Stockport area that uses the power of music to inspire memory, conversation and friendship
- Marple Dementia Drop In, a group run by Dementia Friendly Marple and supported by the Alzheimer’s Society