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Buckinghamshire Mind Launches Support for people with Young Onset Dementia Care in Mind are a series of courses which have been launched by Buckinghamshire Mind to support people with Young Onset Dementia (under the age of 65). The courses aim to help people to continue to live well with Young Onset Dementia and to maintain wellbeing. They will be an opportunity for participants to meet others, share experiences and have fun participating in a variety of physical activities, tailored to a beginner level. “The emphasis of these courses is very much on ‘fun’. Having a Young Onset Dementia diagnosis can be devastating, but it’s really important to continue to live well and enjoy an active and fulfilled life.” Penny Crosswell, Care in Mind Co-ordinator, Buckinghamshire Mind The six-week courses will be held once a week for two hours and will take place at three venues: The courses are open to anyone with a Young Onset Dementia diagnosis and each participant is encouraged to bring a companion, friend or family member with them to the sessions. • Southcourt Community Centre, Aylesbury • Buckinghamshire Opportunities Centre, Buckingham • Whitehill Centre, Chesham To find out more and to request a referral form, please contact Penny Crosswell on 07950 303832 or email penny.crosswell@ bucksmind.org.uk Buckinghamshire Mind works with people in their communities. They believe in supporting people in their communities to live the lives they want, as fully as possible. Working together with national Mind, they will not give up until everyone in the community gets the respect and help they need. For more information, please visit: www.bucksmind.org.uk Buckinghamshire Mind, Ashton House, 14 Granville Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2JR T: 01296 437328 e: [email protected] w: www.bucksmind.org.uk Reg. Charity Number: 1103063 20 | hiyabucks.com