Memory Way Café

Memory Way Cafés

Memory Way Cafés are regular, in-person gatherings over tea and cake for people who are living with dementia together with their family carers. We offer a welcoming, sociable, hospitable and accepting space. Everyone can share similar experiences, stories and seek support and advice. An engaging activity or speaker is offered for all to enjoy at each session.

Alternatively you can join our online Memory Way Café. You can join using a smart phone, computer, laptop or tablet using Zoom. We can help you to access these meetings.

Virtual sessions on Zoom
When: Once a month on a Tuesday at 3-4pm
Where: Zoom (online)
Join using a smart phone, computer, laptop or tablet
Contact: Susan on 020 8922 2294

The Sam Beckman Centre
When: Once a month on a Thursday at 2-3.30pm.
There is a voluntary donation of £4 per person
Where: The Sam Beckman Centre, The Betty and Asher Loftus Centre, Asher Loftus Way, London, N11 3ND
Contact: Theresa on 020 8203 0521

Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre
When: Once a month on a Thursday at 2-4pm
There is a voluntary donation of £4 per person
Where: Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre, The Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus, Golders Green, NW11 9TJ
Contact: Susan on 020 8922 2294

The Zalman and Ruchi Noé Centre
When: Once a month on a Tuesday at 2-4pm
There is a voluntary donation of £4 per person
Where: The Zalman and Ruchi Noé Centre, Sandringham, Stanmore, London, HA7 3FT
Contact: Rachel at 020 8951 3739

Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue
When: Once a month on a Wednesday at 2.30- 4.30pm
Where: Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue, Stonegrove, Edgware, HA8 8AB
Contact: Val on 020 8238 1013 or email welfare@ehrs.uk

For more information about Memory Way Cafés or other services for people living with dementia, contact:
Susan Dawson, Community Dementia Projects Lead on 020 8922 2294 or email sdawson@jcare.org

Singing for Memory

Singing for Memory

Supporting people living with conditions affecting memory.

A singing session that provides a stimulating and friendly social environment, bringing together people who live with conditions affecting memory and their carers. Singing for Memory is not just an enjoyable activity, it's a way for people to express themselves and socialise in a fun and supportive group. This all helps to build on the preserved memory for song and music.

SINGING FOR MEMORY IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE MANDY FISHER FOUNDATION.

Finchley Reform Synagogue

When: Tuesdays at 1.30pm
There is a voluntary donation of £4 per person
Where: Currently on Zoom (online)
Join using a smart phone, computer, laptop or tablet
There is a plan to return to in-person sessions soon
Contact: Finchley Reform Synagogue on 020 8446 3244

Information for family carers and carers

Arriving and settling in

• Each participant should attend every session with another person (companion, carer, relative). This person will be responsible for the support and care of their relative during the session i.e. moving wheelchairs, supporting the personal
• It is important that everyone endeavors to arrive in good time so that everyone can have the chance to settle in with a cup of tea and biscuit before singing starts. This is also a good time to meet up and chat with others.
• If you wish to seek advice or support for any issue that mightbe of concern regarding your caring role for your relative, please feel free to speak to one of the available volunteers in confidence. A quiet place is always available for a confidential chat.
• The singing session starts promptly and lasts one hour. Once the session starts no new participants should join the group and we ask that everyone stays until the session ends. Unfortunately, as many participants are easily distracted we have found that this 'rule' has to be in place.Thank you for your understanding.

The session

• We understand that every person living with dementia will respond differently to all sorts of situations. This can be for many reasons – the time of day, the person’s general health, their mood, the type of dementia they are living with, the stage that their condition may be at etc. This means that we cannot expect that everyone who attends Singing for Memory will necessarily respond in the same and expected way during sessions.
• Sometimes people may just sit, listen and watch what is going on and not appear to be actively taking part while others may join in very enthusiastically. It does not matter how people choose to engage with the session, as we fully understand that everyone gets something out of being involved in the Singing for Memory group.
• We always welcome ideas for new songs that are meaningful and we can add these to our selection. 
• Please remember that it is very important not to share outside of the sessions things that you may have heard about other participants.
• Photographs or videos of participants enjoying the session will not be taken without prior consent of those involved.
• We ask that you kindly switch off your mobile phone during the singing session.

For more information about Singing For Memory sessions or other services for those living with dementia, please contact Susan Dawson, Community Dementia Projects Lead on 020 8922 2294 or email sdawson@jcare.org.

Singing Together (Online)

Singing Together

Join us from the comfort of your own armchair, for live virtual singing sessions! Singing Together is a live, professionally led, friendly and above all fun singing session which run over Zoom. Sessions will stimulate mind and body, while building on the memory we all have for music and song.  Sessions which are particularly engaging for those living with dementia but all are welcome!

When:  Fortnightly on Thursdays at 11am-12.30pm
Where: Zoom (online)
Join using a smart phone, computer, laptop or tablet
Contact: Susan on 020 8922 2294

Click on the links below to enjoy our pre-recorded mini Singing Together sessions:

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Family Support Group

A group supporting carers of people living with dementia

These groups are facilitated by a member of Jewish Care’s Family Carers Support Team and provide an opportunity for carers of people living with dementia to spend time with others who really understand, and to share tips and suggestions in a confidential and supportive environment.

The Sam Beckman Centre
When: Coming soon - dates to be confirmed
Where: The Sam Beckman Centre, The Betty and Asher Loftus Centre, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3ND
Contact: Elisheva on 07776 467 883 or email emason@jcare.org