Movement for Memories
A physical activity referral programme for adults living with symptoms of dementia or memory loss
12 Weeks
Support for Individuals Living with Dementia
Movement for Memories is a 12 week physical activity programme designed to support people living with dementia to remain active.
Recognising the lengthy and challenging process of obtaining a dementia diagnosis, we also extend our support to those exhibiting signs and symptoms of early-stage memory loss or other cognitive impairments (such as mild cognitive impairment).
Our program includes access to various activities such as swimming, gym sessions, golf, tennis, and fitness classes, ensuring there is an option suitable for everyone.
What to Expect?
- Upon referral to Movement for Memories, a member of our Active Communities team will contact you to arrange an initial consultation. This session aims to identify your interests and determine the necessary support to facilitate your active participation.
- Participants will be given 3 months of free and supported access to gym facilities, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts and fitness classes followed by 50% off all activities for the remainder of the year.
Refer to Movement for Memories
If you feel you would benefit from being part of our Movement for Memories project, you can make a self-referral for yourself or a person you care for. Referrals can be made in the following ways:
Self-Refer
Complete our online self-referral form by clicking the button below:
Refer an Individual
If you are a health professional or dementia link worker and would like to refer someone to Movement for Memories you can complete the online form by clicking the button below
Buddy Service
We offer a Dementia-Friendly Buddy Service, delivered by volunteers, to help participants confidently engage in a range of activities.
For example, a buddy might meet you at reception to guide you or assist with setting up gym equipment or navigating the golf course.
Please see Buddy Swimming for more information on our supported swimming sessions
Interested in Volunteering?
Join our team of amazing volunteers who play a crucial role in our project, providing invaluable support to individuals living with dementia as their activity buddies. Find out more about becoming a Buddy Volunteer on Movement for Memories.
FAQs
Help Us Help More People
This programme is operated by our charitable organisation – Active Communities – which delivers wellbeing programmes that support 12,500 people a year in Edinburgh to get active and improve their health.
As a registered charity, Edinburgh Leisure is heavily reliant on external funding and donations to keep delivering programmes such as this one.
To help us keep helping the people of Edinburgh, you can donate via text or our online form.
To text your donation:
Text ACTIVE followed by the amount you would like to donate to 70480.
For example, text ACTIVE5 if you would like to donate £5.
