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£1,991
raised of £2,500 target by 39 supporters

    Weʼve raised £1,991 to help keep our activity and social group for people living with dementia open in Bishop’s Stortford

    Funded on Wednesday, 30th October 2019

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    Who we are

    CST.Today is a small self funded social enterprise, that provides a much needed service for people living with dementia and their carers in the local community.

    We need your help

    Due to the progressive nature of this disease the number of attendees is never certain in the group and this makes it very difficult for us to meet our running costs, especially when numbers are low, but if we knew that some of the running costs such as the hall hire and insurance were covered, we could continue to provide this essential service.

    What we do

    The group is not only great fun for the person living with dementia but also provides respite for the carer or family member who can have a bit of 'me' time while knowing that their loved one is happy and cared for at the group. Our members look forward to Wednesdays and enjoy all kinds of activities to help stimulate the healthy part of the brain. Activities such as singing and dancing have been shown to bring positive benefits to those living with dementia, as well as exercise to music which is good for the physical body too, keeping fit and flexible to carry out simple day to day chores with ease. Of course quizzes, crosswords and arts and crafts are also a great deal of fun and provide stimulation.

    My husband has been attending the CST group run by Debbie Baker for over a year now, He thoroughly enjoys the variety of games, puzzles and creative, musical and stimulating activities that Debbie and her wonderful volunteer helpers do with everyone, and it gives him an extra dimension on life that is missing in his normal domestic life .Debbie and her volunteers are an amazing group of people and I hope they realise what a wonderful job they are doing not only for the group but also for the carers who really appreciate a few hours to themselves every Wednesday.

    Why are we called CST.Today?

    That’s because we use the principles of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in our groups, which is an evidence base treatment for mild to moderate dementia seen to be as good as dementia drugs. CST helps to maintain independence, improve memory, communication, social interaction and more.

    Learn More

    Check out Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our website www.cst.today

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    • Debbie Baker5 years ago
      Debbie Baker

      Debbie Baker

      5 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

      Thank you all so much for your kind donations, this means we can definitely keep the group open for the next few months. Lets keep it going.... As you know the group is run on a shoe string, so any more donations could ensure we keep it open for longer, Many Thanks again :)

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    • Debbie Baker5 years ago
      Debbie Baker

      Debbie Baker

      5 years ago

      Thank you all so much for your donations we have 51% in already, that is amazing. We really appreciate your support please share this page if you can, every little helps... Debbie

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    • Debbie Baker5 years ago
      Debbie Baker

      Debbie Baker

      5 years ago

      Wow! thank you so much to those who have donated, so far we have raised over 25% of our target and that is amazing in just a few days :) Please share this page, and thanks again. Debbie :)

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    Page last updated on: 8/9/2019 14.48

    Supporters

    39

    • ENA Care Group

      ENA Care Group

      Aug 9, 2019

      Sponsorship from ENA Care Group.

      £450.00

    • Adam Eagle

      Adam Eagle

      Jun 28, 2019

      This is a great cause!

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jun 28, 2019

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jun 27, 2019

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jun 26, 2019

    • Penny Norris

      Penny Norris

      May 28, 2019

      Good luck Debbie. Such a valuable resource.

      £100.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      May 28, 2019

      Hope you make your target and can continue this valuable support.

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