What is a memory café?

How do memory cafés help with dementia care?

You might have heard about memory cafés but don’t know much about them. Find out what happens at one and how they can be useful for someone with dementia

Memory cafés are popping up all over the UK and they can be a great place to go if you’re caring for a person with dementia, if you’re worried about someone’s memory, or if you just want to meet other people who are affected by dementia.

Here’s what to expect if you visit a memory café.

Three facts worth knowing

1. Memory cafés are usually held on a regular basis, either once a week, once a fortnight, or once a month. Most are located in places that are easy to access, such as a community centre, a village hall, or a local hotel.-read more