Yesterday, we were fortunate to be invited to the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Community Centre.
We had a great afternoon! When we arrived, we split into two groups. One group went to the kitchens to have a go at baking some traditional Jewish bread: challah. The other group completed a short dementia awareness course. We learnt about the brain and its many vital functions before discussing the impact that having dementia has on day-to-day life. We also focussed on how we can ensure that people suffering from dementia (and other mental illnesses) can be included within our communities. Then, we swapped to make sure everyone had a go at both activities.
After this, we joined up in the hall to sing and dance with some of the day visitors. We had a lovely time meeting some of the older members of our community and it was great to see that our visit (and considerable energy!) put a smile on everyone’s face!
Here’s a few images from the afternoon…
