A St Albans café which provides support to people living with dementia is proving successful, welcoming more than 50 members of the community at each bi-weekly event.

The Memory Café has gone from strength to strength since it was launched in May, proving popular with older people in the community, many of whom are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

The Memory Café was the idea of businesswoman Fiona Harrall, who owns Home Instead Senior Care - an at-home care company. The business specialises in providing older people with companionship and personal care, allowing them continue living independently in their own homes. 

Fiona said: “We are thrilled with the response our Memory Café has received from the local community - every time we host the café there are more and more new faces.

“My hope is that the café creates the perfect opportunity for older people to socialise, have fun and meet new friends, whilst providing respite for family carers.

“We always look forward to seeing our ‘regulars’, and new members are more than welcome.”

The Memory Café runs every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at St Mary’s Church in Marshalswick from 10.30am until 12.30pm.