Dementia & Our Club
Learn about how we support those in our community affected by Dementia.
ORPINGTON ROTARY E- CLUB
AIMS TO BE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY
- Our Rotarians have attended a Dementia Friends Awareness Session
- We aim to ensure that our community activities are inclusive and in particular we are welcoming and considerate so the Dementia Community can enjoy our activities in a relaxing atmosphere.
- We support members of the local rotary family who have dementia
- Rotarians use their expertise to support the wider Bromley Dementia Friendly Community
- Our club raises awareness of the Bromley DFC project at community events and supports community events run by the DFC e.g. managing a community market Place.
- The successful Bromley Innovation funding bid was written and is led by Brenda, a Rotarian in our Club. Funds of £19.5 K achieved.
- The design of the BDFC Publicity card about the BDFC Innovation Project was created by Jo from Gregory Marketing Ltd who is a member of our Rotary club
- Members of the club have assisted at wellbeing events including Nosh a solicitor reminding the public of the need for Lasting Power of Attorneys and wills to be made in a timely manner. Important for all but of particular relevance for the dementia community.
- Members of 4 clubs including ours assisted at the BDFC showcase event which had participants from the business health and voluntary sectors. Good for networking. Can you spot the Rotarians joining in?
Some of our club’s Dementia focussed dementia friendly activities include
- Assisting annually with a Street Party for the Dementia Community which is held in Dementia Awareness week in Orpington. We help with setting up, serving food and having a friendly chat with the guests, it is great fun.
