A financial boost from our Community Fund helps local Dementia charity

The Memory Box Foundation, which provides reminiscence-based activities for people living with dementia and those experiencing social isolation or loneliness, has received a much-needed donation from Morebus this week. 

“Until the end of last year, our charity provided free monthly reminiscence sessions in three public libraries in the BCP area,” said Kayte West, head of charity services at The Memory Box Foundation. “In the past, we have had an average attendance of 30 people per month. Our experience shows us that reminiscence helps improve mood and general well-being - whilst also providing cognitive stimulation for older people. 

“Sadly, we had to withdraw these sessions due to the end of a funding stream. We would like to restart this programme for a further year, so we we have been in touch with Morebus, and the company donated £300 from its community fund. 

“This funding will pay for staffing and travel, and also refreshments for participants. I’d like to thank Morebus for its support.”

Nikki Honer, Morebus head of communications, added: “I’m delighted we have been able to help bring these sessions back for local people. We know our bus services provide a vital lifeline for many who travel with us - helping them to access local services and providing much-needed social interaction. Our drivers are trained to be ‘dementia friendly’ and we work hard to make travelling by bus more accessible for all. 

“I couldn’t think of a more worthy cause for our community fund to support.”

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