Our Upcoming Local Events: For older adults and caregivers
Explore a range of events, groups and activities from Home Instead Dartford, Bexley and West Gravesend, from Lunch Clubs and Music Groups to our Dementia Awareness Workshop.
At Home Instead Dartford, we place a strong emphasis on supporting our local community. Our Care Professionals are out and about every day, with home care visits in and around Dartford, Bexley and West Gravesend. Our team works hard to support ageing adults to live independently in their own homes, but did you know we also have a range of community activities that we organise and host in the local area?
In this blog post, we’re highlighting some of our current and upcoming groups, events and activities that are open to (older) adults and their caregivers in and around our local area. At all of our Home Instead Dartford events you can be sure of a warm welcome!
Our Group Activities for Ageing Adults in and Around Dartford and Bexley
Our group activities and events are designed to be fun, informative and to encourage social interaction while supporting overall well-being.
What: The Silver Birch Monthly Lunch Club
Where: St Johns Church Community Hall, West Street, Erith, DA8 1AN
When: The first Thursday of every month, from 12:00 to 14:30
A monthly social event held in partnership with St Johns Church. This is an excellent chance for older adults to enjoy a hot meal, have a chat, take part in games or music, all within a welcoming and friendly environment. It’s a fantastic place to build friendships and feel connected. All volunteers running this club have been dementia trained to give additional reassurance and comfort.
– What: Singtastic Monthly Music Group
– Where: St Johns Church Community Hall, West Street, Erith, DA8 1AN
– When: The last Wednesday of each month at 11:15 am
Upcoming dates include:
– 28 August 2024
– 25 September 2024
– 30 October 2024
– 27 November 2024
A monthly music group organised in collaboration with Music4Wellbeing. These sessions are free and provide a wonderful opportunity to lift your spirits through singing and music-making. Not only do these activities enhance overall well-being, but they also offer a chance to make new connections and have fun in a supportive group setting.
1. Singing for the Brain
– What: Singing for the Brain
– Where: To be announced soon on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HomeInsteadDartford
– When: Starting in September
Our specialised group sessions harness the power of music to support cognitive health. Particularly beneficial for those living with dementia and their caregivers, these sessions provide a supportive and friendly environment where participants can engage in social interaction and memory enhancement through familiar, well-loved songs.
Events and More – Coming Soon
Our Home Instead Dartford events aim to bring people together, promote health and well-being, and spread awareness of important issues affecting our community.
We’re always working on our activities to meet the needs of our clients and our community. More upcoming activities and events we are planning include:
- Seated Chair Yoga: This is a gentle form of exercise, accessible for all and especially suitable for those with mobility challenges.
- SCAM Awareness Sessions: These are educational sessions that focus on the dangers of scams and how to see the warning signs for them.
- Our Community Dementia Workshops and CPR Skills Sessions: We continue to offer our highly successful free workshops across Dartford and surrounding areas in the community.
Both sessions can be organised for free for your community, church group, school group or workplace, and both sessions also run regularly at The Meeting Room in The Orchard Shopping Centre in Dartford, with upcoming dates on 21 September and 19 October. All are welcome to attend. Please get in touch to learn more on 01322 923750.
- The Community Dementia Workshop, led by our owner and Dementia Champion Ram, is a one-hour session that simplifies complex concepts about dementia, covering topics such as types of dementia, understanding behaviours, and support mechanisms.
The CPR Skills Session, also less than an hour, teaches vital life-saving skills including hands-only CPR, emergency response, defibrillator use, and how to put someone in the recovery position.
Stay in touch and keep updated
Our mission is to build a vibrant, caring community where ageing adults can thrive through meaningful connections and shared experiences. We believe in the power of community spirit and work tirelessly to create environments where everyone feels valued and supported.
All our activities are designed to be enjoyable and accessible, and our talks and workshops are created to be informative and practical. You can get the latest details about all our events and groups at our Facebook Page, follow us there to stay updated.
If you’re interested in learning more about our home care and live-in care services, or if you’d like to participate in any of our upcoming events, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly and professional team at our local office in Erith on 01322 923750.
Are you passionate about caring for others? We are always looking for compassionate individuals to join our team. For local job opportunities apply online at our website to become a Care Professional. Be part of our caring and vibrant community in and around Dartford and Bexley. .
