Alzheimer Café @ Parklands opens on the Isle of Wight 

The Alzheimer Café @ Parklands, in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, has opened its doors, providing a wide range of services for people living with or caring for someone with dementia.  

The Parklands site provides advice and information about dementia as well as training, a wellbeing club to support people to revisit hobbies or try new activities, and a space for socialising over refreshments. 

Find out more here: https://www.alzheimercafeiow.org.uk/parklands.html 

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