Carers Community Group

Carers Community Group Carers Community group is a non profit social group for carers to come with their loved ones. We offer a friendly, safe, comfortable space

It is run by volunteers who are carers themselves and understand the challenges of living with a long term illness.

This August we have an exciting, informative month. 💜Come along to our Carers Community Group for friendship, fun activi...
05/08/2026

This August we have an exciting, informative month. 💜Come along to our Carers Community Group for friendship, fun activities, all-ability exercise, and informative sessions planned each week ☕

05/08/2026

The bathroom is one of the highest risk areas in the home for a person living with dementia, but it can also become one of the safest with a few thoughtful changes.

As dementia progresses, the brain may have difficulty recognizing familiar objects, remembering the sequence of everyday tasks, or judging depth and balance. What seems obvious to us may feel confusing or overwhelming to someone living with dementia.

Instead of expecting the person to adapt, adapt the environment.

Place grab bars where support is naturally needed. Keep toilet paper within easy reach while seated. Choose a light colored, non slip bath mat that provides traction without appearing like a hole or barrier on the floor. Use clear, high contrast signs at the point of use, such as “Bathroom” above the toilet and “Wash Hands” near the sink. Reduce clutter and keep only essential items visible.

These simple environmental modifications support the changing brain, promote independence, reduce falls, and help preserve dignity.

Dementia care is not about doing more. It is about designing spaces that work with the brain instead of against it.

❤️ A well designed bathroom doesn’t just improve safety. It builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and helps someone remain independent for as long as possible.

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If you’re an unpaid carer, our friendly community group is a great place to relax, chat, and connect with others who und...
03/08/2026

If you’re an unpaid carer, our friendly community group is a great place to relax, chat, and connect with others who understand 💜

Safeguarding training today. Thank you to Community Vision for providing the training, thank you to Livvy Marritt at liv...
30/07/2026

Safeguarding training today. Thank you to Community Vision for providing the training, thank you to Livvy Marritt at livs lounge for providing the venue & the most important thank you is to the volunteers. You are amazing at what you do and how you keep the group going. A massive thank you from the Carers Community group 💜

29/07/2026

They Don’t Need More Choices. They Need Fewer Decisions.

One of the biggest misconceptions about dementia is that memory loss is the only challenge.

In reality, many people living with dementia struggle with executive function—the brain’s ability to plan, organize, compare options, and make decisions. These abilities depend largely on the frontal lobes, which are gradually affected as the disease progresses.

What seems like a simple choice to us can feel overwhelming to someone with dementia.

“Blue sweater or brown sweater?”

“Sneakers or brown shoes?”

“Tea or coffee?”

“Fish or chicken?”

“Walk or swim?”

Each question requires the brain to retrieve memories, weigh options, predict outcomes, and make a decision. As dementia progresses, those cognitive processes become slower and more demanding. By the end of the day, even small decisions can leave a person mentally exhausted.

This is why simplifying choices is one of the most effective, evidence-based caregiving strategies.

Offer two outfits instead of a full closet.

Present one or two meal options instead of an entire menu.

Lay out the shoes you would like them to wear.

Guide gently instead of asking broad, open-ended questions.

Reducing choices doesn’t take away independence.

It reduces cognitive load, allowing the brain to use its remaining abilities more successfully. The result is often less anxiety, fewer moments of frustration, greater confidence, and more successful daily experiences.

Sometimes, the kindest thing we can do is remove the burden of unnecessary decisions.

Because preserving dignity isn’t about offering more choices.

It’s about creating more opportunities for success.

💙 Every simplified choice says, “I’m making this easier because I want you to succeed, not because I think you can’t.”

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Looking after someone can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.Our Carers Community Group offers a friendly...
28/07/2026

Looking after someone can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Our Carers Community Group offers a friendly place to chat, meet others and enjoy a relaxed morning together 💜

We have some exciting months ahead 💜
27/07/2026

We have some exciting months ahead 💜

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