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Keighley Dementia Advice helps and supports people living with or affected by dementia.

We are a volunteer led Community Group offering advice and information and run a weekly drop in session at Keighley Library every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm

30/10/2026

LET’S TALK ABOUT DEMENTIA!

Tomorrow, Helen and Lesley will be representing Keighley Dementia Advice at the Dementia Awareness Event in Ilkley.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet local dementia support services, ask questions and discover what help is available.

Helen will also be speaking at 12 noon, sharing her personal journey and some practical carer coping strategies.

Helen is more used to talking with people 1:1 than speaking to an audience, so a few friendly faces would be very welcome! 😊

The event will be opened by Robbie Moore MP.

📅 Saturday 31st October
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Clarke Foley Community Hub, Ilkley

Is there something about dementia or caring you’ve always wanted to ask?

Come along and have a chat, you don’t have to face dementia alone.

💙 Please share and help us spread the word!
fans Clarke Foley Community Hub Home Instead Ilkley

30/10/2026

The very sad passing of Sir Patrick Stewart who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia
AWC Modality Partnership

29/10/2026

“I’m not sure if I really need dementia advice…”

Does that sound familiar?

Perhaps you’ve noticed changes in someone you love, you’re struggling with a particular situation, or you’re simply wondering whether what you’re experiencing is normal.

You don’t have to wait until things become difficult to ask for support.

At Keighley Dementia Advice, we’ve been there ourselves. We understand the questions, worries and frustrations that dementia can bring, and sometimes just talking things through can make all the difference.

📍 Fisher Medical Centre, Skipton

📅 Friday 30th October

🕙 10am–12 noon

✅ Free, friendly and confidential advice

✅ No appointment necessary — just pop in!

✅ Prefer a planned visit? You can arrange an appointment too.

A question for you…

What’s one thing you wish someone had told you when dementia first touched your life?

We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Your experience might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

💙 Please share — someone you know might be quietly looking for support.
AWC Modality Partnership

29/10/2026

THE BUDGET: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA?

Yesterday’s Budget included some announcements that may help people living with dementia and those caring for them.

Here are the key headlines:

🏠 £100 energy payment – From January 2027, eligible households in England in Council Tax bands A–D are due to receive £100 towards energy costs.

💡 Help with electricity bills – The temporary 0% VAT rate on domestic electricity is being extended until July 2027.

❤️ Changes to Carer’s Allowance – The Government plans to change the earnings rules so carers won’t lose their entire allowance if they earn just above the limit. However, this change is not expected until 2030–31.

What about dementia care? The headline Budget announcements did not include a specific new package of support for people living with dementia. Families still face important questions about respite, home care and the cost of care.

At Keighley Dementia Advice, we know how challenging life can be for people living with dementia and those who care for them. We’re volunteers, and although we can’t provide financial assistance, we’re here to offer information, advice and a listening ear.

Please follow our page for updates and share this post with anyone who may find it helpful.

28/10/2026

CARER COPING STRATEGIES – No. 1 💙
Repeated Questions

“Have you locked the door, Helen?”

One question. Asked over and over again!

If you care for someone living with dementia, does this sound familiar?

Repeated questions can be incredibly frustrating, but sometimes it’s not really about the question at all. It’s about needing reassurance.

In today’s Reel, I share a little story about caring for my mum and the simple coping strategy I developed that helped me as much as it helped her.

💬 I’d love to hear from you. What question do you find yourself answering time and time again?

Remember, you’re not alone.

Keighley Dementia Advice
Sharing knowledge. Supporting families.Strengthening communities

27/10/2026

HAVE YOU GOT EVERYTHING IN PLACE?

Have you made a Will? Arranged a Lasting Power of Attorney? Or is it something you’ve been meaning to do but keep putting off?

What would happen if you or someone you love could no longer make important decisions?

This Wednesday, we’re delighted to welcome back Lee from Walker Foster Solicitors to our weekly drop-in.

Lee will be offering FREE, friendly and informal guidance about Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and general legal matters.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

If you could ask a solicitor just ONE question about putting your affairs in order, what would it be?

👇 Pop your question in the comments! We’ll choose one for Lee to answer on camera, and we’ll share it as a Facebook Reel.

💙 Sometimes one conversation can make all the difference.

Walker Foster Solicitors

26/10/2026

CARER COPING STRATEGIES

No. 1 – Repeated Questions

“Have you locked the door, Helen?”

When I was caring for my mum, she asked me this question over and over again.

Sometimes I’d barely finished answering before she asked again!

I’ll admit, there were times when I found it incredibly frustrating. Does that sound familiar?

WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?

Dementia can affect short-term memory, meaning someone may genuinely have no recollection of asking a question or hearing the answer.

But repeated questions can also express anxiety, uncertainty or a need for reassurance.

Mum needed to know that the door was locked and she was safe.

SUPPORTING THE PERSON LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

1. Answer calmly and reassuringly, remembering that for them, it may be the first time they’ve asked.

2. Look beyond the question. What might they be feeling?

3. Sometimes showing rather than telling helps. I would take Mum to the door, show her it was locked and reassure her that she was safe.

SUPPORTING YOU, THE CARER

I developed my own little coping strategy.

Each time Mum asked, I challenged myself to answer using a different positive tone or intonation.

It became almost like playing a role in a play. I knew my line, and my challenge was to deliver it as positively as possible!

It didn’t stop the questions, but it helped me manage my frustration.

Caring isn’t always easy, and none of us gets it right every time.

Finding ways to manage our own responses is just as important as understanding the needs of the person we’re caring for.

💙 OUR COPING STRATEGY TO REMEMBER

“Respond to the feeling behind the question, not just the question itself.”

At Keighley Dementia Advice, we offer free, friendly advice, information and support without judgement.

💙 If this resonates with you, please share it. Another carer might need to hear this today.

Keighley Dementia Advice

Sharing knowledge. Supporting families. Strengthening our community.

25/10/2026

WELCOME TO KEIGHLEY DEMENTIA ADVICE

Advice • Information • Support

We’re delighted to welcome you to our Facebook community!

Keighley Dementia Advice is a volunteer-led community group, established in January 2026, with a shared passion for supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Founded by three individuals with over 10 years of professional knowledge and lived experience, and supported by our wonderful team of volunteers, we believe that nobody should have to face the challenges of dementia alone.

💙 What do we do?

Provide free, friendly advice, information and practical support.

Hold regular community drop-in sessions, offering a welcoming place to talk, ask questions and share concerns.

Deliver community outreach, helping us reach people who may not know where to turn.

Provide Dementia Awareness Sessions for organisations, businesses and community groups, helping to build greater understanding of dementia.

Everything we do is completely free, and our approach is simple: to listen, understand and support, without judgement.

Whether you’re living with dementia, caring for someone, concerned about a loved one, or simply want to learn more, we’re here for you.

💙 Help us reach more people.

By following and sharing our page, you’re helping us connect with individuals and families who may benefit from our support.

Together, we can make a real difference.

Sharing knowledge. Supporting families. Strengthening our community. 💙

24/10/2026

Dementia Awareness Event Happening Soon!

We’re delighted that our own Helen Charters will be joining this important event on Saturday 31st October, as both a speaker and stall holder.

Drawing on her personal experience of caring for her mum and her work with Keighley Dementia Advice, Helen is passionate about raising awareness and helping people affected by dementia find the support they need.

Catch Helen speaking at 12 noon!

Saturday 31st October | 11am–2pm
Clarke Foley Community Hub, Ilkley

Come along, say hello and help us build more dementia-inclusive communities. 💚

Clarke Foley Community Hub Home Instead Ilkley The Rainbow Care Group- Wharfe Valley and North Bradford

23/10/2026

Wow, what a great testimonial….

It was a privilege to deliver our Dementia Awareness sessions, and feedback like this reminds us why we do what we do.

A huge thank you to everyone who supports our work to raise awareness and build more dementia-inclusive communities. Together, we really can make a difference! 💙

Denholme's Dementia Hub Dementia Friends Helen Charters Dementia Advocate & Ambassador Alzheimer's Society

Address

Keighley Library, North Street
Keighley
BD213SX

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

Telephone

+447961537888

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