Portals to the WorldTM Museum Programme
Portals to the World is a learning and engagement programme based at the University of Cambridge museums. It consists of monthly sessions designed to engage with both individuals with dementia living in the community and their care partners.
In each session, we enjoy a short talk by a member of the museum's specialists, followed by a guided walk exploring related objects or artefacts. Then, we have refreshments and an opportunity to further discuss or catch up with friends.
To join us or for more information, contact hello@dementiacompass.com.
Images: Alice Boagey © Alice the Camera 2015
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Families Navigating a Cognitive Impairment
We believe that support starts with the person with the diagnosis and their care partners, important people like spouses, life partners, daughters, sons, and friends.
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Years of Supporting Cognitive Abiliity
We started with a choir in 2010 and have built from there believing that what you do after a diagnosis matters.
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Cups of Tea and Coffee
We know that connecting with people is one of the best ways to support who we are, even with dementia.
What We Do
We support individuals with cognitive impairment and your care partners to live fully at home in your community.
Abilities
All of our activities are designed to focus on abilities. We work with how the brain is compensating for any impairment. This creates a positive and constructive environment. So we can highlight the strengths of our participants.
Social Engagement
We offer a strong social component to our activities. So there’s plenty of time to get to know others, share resources and have a good time.
Peer-to-peer recommendations can be the best and we want to give you opportunities to connect and re-connect with others seeking similar resources and experiences.
Cognitive Stimulation
We know that the opportunities for engagement with art, music and learning are still valuable and very important for individuals living with a cognitive impairment, both the person diagnosed and his or her care partner. We work to highlight these strengths to make the most of our meetings.
Care Support
No one should have to navigate a cognitive impairment alone. We offer resources to families so you too can focus on constructive and positive tips and skills to live fully at home but also to plan so you’re prepared for challenges and prevent crises.
On-line Resources
In addition to community resources, our participants have access to on-line resources that be can used by any family member near or far so they can best support and be supported.
Non-traditional Respite
We work to offer non-traditional respite, a space away from any dementia symptoms so families and friends can enjoy time together building new relationships and memories together.
Dementia touches all of us.
What we do with that is up to us.
What our participants say…
- “ If I’d known it would be like this, I would have come sooner! ”
- Family Member
- D'Music'a Concert
- Spring 2014
- “ We are really very grateful for the opportunities you offer and for the whole concept of what Dementia Compass is all about. ”
- Participants
- Portals to the World™ & D'Music'a
- Spring 2015
- “ The dementia isn’t mentioned at all, you’re talking to the person behind it. ”
- Daughter & Care Partner
- Portals to the World™
- Summer 2016
- “ By far our most important source of insight on this journey. ”
- Father's Daughter
- Portals to the World™
- Winter 2016
- “ It just gets better and better. ”
- Participant
- Portals to the World™ & D'Music'a
- Spring 2015
- “ Edye’s workshop sharpened my dementia awareness and motivated me to do more. ”
- Exercise Professional
- Later Life Training
- Conference, 2013
- “ The sessions are a marker in the week, they're something we look forward to. ”
- Daughter & Care Partner
- Portals to the World™
- Summer 2016
Interested in joining us? Looking for resources? We’re here.
Whether you’re living with a cognitive impairment or supporting someone who is, no one should do this alone. If you’re looking for supportive resources and a positive, constructive community, get in touch with us. We’re happy to help and look forward to meeting you.
You can reach us on 07876 350 638 or use the contact form below.