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Cognitive stimulation group

Cognitive stimulation is an activity based therapy that aims to stimulate an individual’s thinking and memory through the use of reality orientation and reminiscence.

Cognitive stimulation is based on extensive research evidence and is recommended in the NICE Guidelines (2006) as the only non drug related treatment for people with memory problems.

Aims of the group

There are a few reasons as to why you are experiencing memory problems.

These could include:

  • To improve and maintain your cognitive functioning and abilities
  • To improve your quality of life
  • To share experiences and be supportive of others in similar situations to yourself and meet new people
  • To advise on how to remain active and independent, and the importance of engaging in stimulating activities
  • To help boost your confidence, mood, concentration and self-esteem.

What happens next?

You may be referred to attend the group by your Consultant Psychiatrist or another health care professional if you have received a diagnosis of dementia.

How it works

This group is held in a relaxed, informal setting within the hospital and contains a variety of games, activities and educational tasks that stimulate your memory.

The group is held over seven weeks with two, one and a half hour sessions each week, Monday and Wednesday 3pm to 4.30pm.

The sessions will take place at The O’Hanlon Centre, at Peasley Cross Hospital.

You will be invited to attend by letter and it would help us if you could confirm that you are coming along.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

For more information contact

Later Life and Memory Service
Harry Blackman House
Peasley Cross
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
Merseyside
WA9 3DA

Tel: 01744 646 321 / 01744 646 324 / 01744 646 833

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Telephone: 0151 471 2377
Freephone: 0800 328 2941
Email: palsandcomplaints@merseycare.nhs.uk

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