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My husband has dementia. During Covid lockdown we struggled as his condition has badly affected his speech. We were lonely...together but lonely. When we joined the D-caf group and met other people in our position, it was such a relief....such a blessing. To have this sort of support is more valuable than words can say. The group is not only sympathetic to our situation, it creates distractions...entertaining the group with imaginative and worthwhile activities. We have found the group to be an important aspect of our lives. It may sound corny but it is a light like during a dark night.

by Kathy H

Dengie D-Caf gives me precious time with Mum in a happy. inclusive and caring environment, which I had lost to a large extent. The care, thought and time that is put into each session by the amazing organisers is invaluable to both Mum and myself and is a diary highlight every month. Community spirit at its very best, thank you so very much.

by Sally H

We cannot recommend Dengie D-Caff highly enough! They are all the most welcoming, kind, caring and friendly people. They are just like a second family to not only my mum suffering from Dementia but to myself too. The support, laughter, fun activities and little day trips that are organised for us all are fantastic and they really do make a very difficult time a whole lot nicer. We both look forward to every meet up, catching up with all of our lovely friends, helpers and getting to enjoy some quality mother/daughter time together away from home. We honestly cannot express how grateful we are to all of you. So from the bottom of our hearts we would like to say a huge thank you to you amazing people that make this wonderful group possible.

Love Julia and my mum Jill x

I would just like to thank all the Dengie D Caf helpers that are there wherever we are and they give their help freely in whatever capacity it is that we need them. I originally thought I would be a helper but it very soon became apparent that that was not going to be the reason I would be at Dengie D Caf, as on first of April oh yes I don’t do things by half I was diagnosed with the early onset of Dementia. Yes we muck in depending on how far we are down that road, without their help, kindness and friendship we would be so much worse off. I take my hat  off to you all  and say a very big Thank you to you all.

by Gill H

As a volunteer for the Alzheimers Society I am so impressed by the Decaf Support Group. It enables people with dementia, together with family and carers, to chat with people in the same situation in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. This includes information, actives such as painting, craft, singing and of course tea, coffee and plenty of cake! So helpful to those in the world of dementia.

What can I say since joining decaf my wife and I have had so much to look forward ,to it has so nice meeting other friends in the same situation as ourselves thank you all the volunteers that make our lives so special

by Gus G

Are you caring for a loved member of your family who is suffering with dementia or perhaps for a friend? Are you finding it increasingly difficult to visit places you both used to go to? Are you feeling isolated from friends, events? If yes, you both could do no better than to come to a D.Caf session ( there are 3 sessions a month in the Dengie). You will be warmly greeted and made very welcome. It will be a 2-hour fully inclusive, laughter-filled, fun session. It’s also an opportunity to make new friends, to share experience of caring, to feel reassured (you are not alone), to be offered advice if you want it from visiting professionals such as from the Alzheimer’s Society , to enjoy being looked after by wonderful volunteers. I cannot speak highly enough of the positive experience D.Caf has meant for me and my dear husband Keith.

by Liz

As a volunteer for the Alzheimers Society I am so impressed by the Decaf Support Group. It enables people with dementia, together with family and carers, to chat with people in the same situation in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. This includes information, actives such as painting, craft, singing and of course tea, coffee and plenty of cake! So helpful to those in the world of dementia.

by Lesley