Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association offer new monthly drop-in clinics 

ByJDCteam

Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association has begun to run drop-in clinics to support the growing ageing population on the island.  

The new sessions are running on the last Friday of every month at The Centre in St Sampson’s from 10:00-11:00. The clinics are intended to answer questions people may have about living with dementia and provide advice and support. 

You can find out more about Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association and the many other activities they provide here: https://alzheimers.gg/what-we-offer 

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