Friends needed

[jorgieporgie]

Is there anyone who is a carer living in the Hull or East Riding area who goes to dementia cafes. Really need friends for meetings and outings. I'm an only child and care for my Mother with vascular dementia. Is there anyone out there who has no support and would like to become friends.

 

[Selinacroft]

Hi Jorgieporgie
I'm not in your area sadly but if no one from your area reads this message don't give up. I guess the best thing to do is take the plunge and try to go to dementia cafe or carers meeting on your own and you will soon make some friends. If you need info on local meetings ask your Social Services department or perhaps ask at your local surgery or church. Does the Council have any carer support groups in your area? Other possibilities are charities like Age UK, Carer companies like Prama care or care homes with open door coffee mornings- just a few suggestions to look into

 

[jorgieporgie]

Hi Jorgieporgie
I'm not in your area sadly but if no one from your area reads this message don't give up. I guess the best thing to do is take the plunge and try to go to dementia cafe or carers meeting on your own and you will soon make some friends. If you need info on local meetings ask your Social Services department or perhaps ask at your local surgery or church. Does the Council have any carer support groups in your area? Other possibilities are charities like Age UK, Carer companies like Prama care or care homes with open door coffee mornings- just a few suggestions to look into

Thanks Selinacroft,
I am checking up on all those. It just felt a bit daunting going on my own, but will try on Thursday for the first time. Thanks again!

 

[Grannie G]

Good luck jorgieporgie.

Caring is a very isolating responsibility and I hope you will be welcomed with open arms by those in similar positions to yourself.

Please post an update when you have been.

 

[jorgieporgie]

Good luck jorgieporgie.

Caring is a very isolating responsibility and I hope you will be welcomed with open arms by those in similar positions to yourself.

Please post an update when you have been.

Thank you will do!

 

[Izzy]

You may already know where all your dementia cafes are but if not here's a list -

http://www.dementiaeastriding.org.uk/cafes-groups/

To try to take the plunge. My husband and I go to our local one twice a month. There's always something for him to do and lots of chat for the carers too.

 

[Selinacroft]

Look forward to hearing how you get on. Remember others may be feeling nervous as well.