DFK Blog
Essential Steps for Advanced Planning When a Relative Has Dementia
Dealing with dementia in a loved one is a challenging journey that requires compassion, patience, and understanding. As the condition progresses, it can become increasingly difficult for...
Understanding the Journey of Pre-Diagnosis
Shedding Light on Dementia Stages and Signs to Look Out For As we journey through life, we encounter various challenges and changes, some of which may be daunting, especially when it...
DFK seeks a new Chairperson
Dementia Friendly Keighley are seeking a new Chair of our Trustee Board Dementia Friendly Keighley (DFK), a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, is seeking a new Chair for our...
We are moving!
Staff & Volunteers at Dementia Friendly Keighley have been busy transforming the retail unit in the shopping centre to be our brand new home. We will be moving in Monday 7th...
Tai Chi Sessions Return to Central Hall
Dementia Friendly Keighley relaunched their weekly Tai Chi sessions for people living with dementia, as well as their carers. These sessions are held at Central Hall, a COVID-safe space...
We Need You
Dementia Friendly Keighley are looking for volunteers, to enable them to provide and expand their much needed services to help people living with dementia, as well as the people that care...
Springbank Care Home Receive Dementia Recognition Award
Springbank Care Home, based in Silsden have recently completed their Dementia Friendly Keighley Recognition Award. This shows that they have completed a number of steps to not only ensure...
Cliffe Castle Wellness Walk
Dementia Friendly Keighley have teamed up with the Friends of Cliffe Castle group to raise awareness of dementia, and to launch their Wellness Walks. The walks will be slow paced...
Dementia Friendly Keighley Welcomes a New Face
Shomana Begum, Dementia Friendly Keighley's new Inclusivity Worker, joined the organisation in April 2021, just in time for the centre to re-open to...
We’re Re-Opening
On Monday 12th April, COVID restrictions will once again start to ease. This means that our centre will be able to open once again, but only on an appointment basis. We have plans in place...
Let’s Start Something new
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