Abbotsleigh Care Centre in Kent has opened a new dementia café to offer support, guidance, and community connection for those affected by dementia.
The home – part of the Nellsar group – is positioning the café as a relaxed, informal hub where individuals, family members, and carers can come together to share experiences, access helpful resources, and enjoy meaningful conversations.
The café will be overseen by Abbotsleigh Care Centre’s home manager Alina Abagiu alongside retired nurses Anne Holroyd and Margaret Twort and will run on the second Tuesday of every month.
Anne Holroyd, café founder and co-host, said: "Living with or caring for someone with dementia can feel isolating at times, but you're not alone. This space is about bringing people together to talk, listen and learn from each other in a friendly and supportive space. Sometimes just having a cup of tea and knowing someone understands can make all the difference."
Glenda Osmotherly, director of operations, commented: "We are incredibly proud to open our dementia café. Together with our home’s therapy and nutrition teams we’re building a stronger, healthier community. This initiative reflects our commitment to creating stronger connections, better support and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we hope to build a space that will make a lasting difference for the people we care for. This will not just be a place to learn more about dementia - it will be a place to feel seen, heard, and understood.”
