Hurstbridge Memory Care Café

Next date: Monday, 21 October 2024 | 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

The Memory Care Café provides a social meeting place for those living with dementia and their carers, to gather and enjoy a coffee/tea and conversation with each other.

The café is open from 1.30 – 3pm on Monday afternoons at the Hurstbridge Community Hub. It is run by healthAbility Staff in conjunction with volunteers. Those attending the café need to be accompanied by their carer (for safety and security reasons).

A Health Ability Staff member facilitates activities (board games, crafts etc.) for those living with Dementia with each participant being free to be involved in the activities, or if preferred, just observe. Volunteers assist the facilitator by joining in the games/craft and conversation and assisting with refreshments.

Carers meet in a separate area for a chat, and a volunteer may help facilitate introductions and conversation where necessary. Health Ability staff are also on hand to provide advice regarding the range of support services available through government agencies, community organisations and other networks.

Afternoon tea is made available throughout the afternoon.

A nominal cost of $5.00 is charged for those living with dementia which can be deducted from the person’s care package or by fee waiver application (if applicable).

If you would like to know more about the Memory Care Café or register your interest, please phone Rachel Dunn on (03) 9430 9125 or email SSG@healthability.org.au

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Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge, 3099, View map