Wiltshire Council has launched a weekly walk for people living with dementia and their carers.
Walking for the Mind begins at 2pm on 2 July from Bradford on Avon Library, and continues at the same time from the same place every Monday except for bank holidays.
The gentle walks will last between 30-60 minutes, led by volunteers who have attended dementia awareness and walk leader training. After the walks the group will visit a cafe for a cuppa and a chat.
John Thomson, cabinet member for leisure said: “Walking for the Mind is a brilliant idea, which was suggested to us by a lady whose husband has dementia. We were delighted to get the project off the ground.
“Being physically active can improve the symptoms of dementia. Walking has a range of physical and well-being benefits that can improve the quality of life for people in all stages of the condition.
“That social element offers a valuable lifeline for people living with dementia and their loved ones who often feel isolated and alone.”
The new group forms part of the council’s Get Wiltshire Walking project, which encourages good health and exercise by arranging weekly walks all around the county.
For more information contact Louise Gale, community walks co-ordinator, louise.gale@wiltshire. gov.uk or 07342 066608.
