Living Well with Dementia Open Day in Sale.

Living Well with Dementia

Why Knowing What Support Is Available Matters

At some point, many of us will be touched by dementia — whether it’s a partner, parent, neighbour, or ourselves. But it’s not something anyone should face alone. That’s why we have been able to commit to another, Live well with Dementia Event along with local community groups and dementia specialists, we are proud to invite you to our upcoming Living Well with Dementia Open Day at Sale Salvation Army.

After the amazing success of our Altrincham event, we’re thrilled to bring this special day to Sale, offering families, carers, and individuals a chance to connect, learn, and feel supported.

🎤 Talks Include:
• Understanding early signs and diagnosis
• Living well with care at home
• Support from hospital dementia teams
• Communication and connection approaches
• Bladder & bowel health for dementia

🎶 Entertainment & Activities:
• Drum Therapy Collective (10:00am)
• ‘Singing by Heart’ Choir (11:10am)
• Music in Mind (12:00pm)
• Dementia Disco (1:30pm)

☕ Refreshments available throughout the day

Living well with Dementia Programme of talks

Why Early Support and Connection Matter

Dementia is often described as a journey — one that can span many years and bring challenges, changes, and moments of uncertainty. But with the right support, information, and community connections, families can feel less isolated and more confident about what lies ahead.

Early intervention can make a huge difference.
It’s not just about medical care or diagnosis — it’s about:
💜 Knowing where to turn for advice
💜 Finding out what’s available locally, from one-to-one support to peer groups
💜 Discovering practical tips for everyday life
💜 Accessing respite and activities that give you time to rest and recharge

So many people don’t realise the wealth of services and groups ready to help — from local charities to support groups, carers’ cafés, memory clinics, and specialist advisors. Events like this Open Day can open those doors for you.

What to Expect at the Open Day

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand more, you’ll find:
A welcoming marketplace with over 20 local support groups, charities, and dementia specialists
Expert talks covering diagnosis, support, and living well
Practical demos like fire safety at home and how to keep loved ones safe
Relaxed entertainment with music, even a little disco!
Plenty of seating, and refreshments, so you can take a break and chat
Fully accessible spaces for everyone

Car Park accessable from Oakfield (see map below)

Most importantly, you’ll meet people who understand — and you might discover a new group, idea, or bit of advice that makes daily life just that little bit easier.

Let’s Talk About It — Together

It’s never too soon to reach out, learn more, and make a plan. No question is too small.
Events like these remind us that our community cares and that no one has to navigate dementia alone.

We’d love to see you there — bring a friend, family member, or neighbour who might benefit too.


📅 Event Details

Living Well with Dementia Open Day – Sale
🗓️ Tuesday 31st March 2026 from 10am – 2pm 
📍 Salvation Army Sale, Ashton Lane, Sale M33 6NP
🚗 Free parking at rear of Salvation Army (access off Oakfield)

Contact: For more information, please call Sian on 0161 870 1136


💜 Can’t make the date?

If you can’t make the event and would like to read more please take a look at a recent article Practical Support for Your Loved One.

Here you will also find a helpful list of Local Clubs Activities and Events

Live Well with Dementia Map Salvation Army Sale

Pick up our Dementia What's On guide on the day

See below a What’s On guide of stimulating activities in our community that we believe are very popular for people with dementia and their loved ones. Pick up a printed copy on the day.

Day Time Group Location Area Contact
1st Monday 10:30 Singing by Heart Salvation Army, Ashton Lane, Sale Sale 0161 976 4380
Monday 10:30 Dementia Music Café Altrincham United Reformed Church Hale 07879 811979
2nd Tuesday 13:30 Sporting Memories Altrincham Football Club Altrincham 0161 928 1045
1st/3rd Tuesday 13:30 Parkinson’s UK Exercise Class Larkhill Centre, Timperley Altrincham 07580 256867
Tuesday 13:30 Dementia Friendship Group (referral only) Wythenshawe Cricket & Football Club Wythenshawe 0161 226 7186
Wednesday 12:00 Parkinson’s Health & Wellbeing Sale Sports Club Sale 07355 092125
Wednesday 14:30 Vibrant Voices Choir St Mary’s & Bowdon Parish Centre Bowdon 0161 928 3337
Last Wednesday 13:30 Wythenshawe Dementia Café St Andrews Church, Brownley Road Wythenshawe 0161 226 7186
Monthly Wednesday 13:00 Dementia Friendly Shows (booking required) Northern Lights Cinema Sale 0161 399 0152
Various Wednesday 13:30 Accessible Films for All (booking required) Waterside Arts Centre Sale 0161 912 5616
Wednesday 18:30 Forget Me Not Club Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre Sale West 07806 775264
2nd Thursday 12:30 St Martin’s Carers Group St Martin’s Church Hall Ashton on Mersey 07968 236854
Thursday 14:00 Parkinson’s UK Sit Down Yoga Sale Sports Club (Clarendon Crescent) Sale 07580 256867
Thursday 13:00 Musical Memories Timperley Methodist Church Café Timperley 0161 928 0022
4th Thursday 13:30 Age UK Memory Loss Drop-In Halecroft Grange Hale Barns 0161 746 3944
Thursday 19:00 Parkinson’s UK Branch Meeting Larkhill Centre, Timperley Timperley 07580 256867
Friday (term time) 13:00 Community Choir St Paul’s Church Hall Sale 0161 962 0082
1st & 3rd Friday 13:00 Singing for the Brain Alzheimer’s Society Hub, Humphrey Park Urmston 0161 477 6999
Fortnightly Friday 14:00 Music Making (Over 55s) Church of the Nazarene Brooklands 07392 154743
Last Friday (monthly) 17:00 Dementia Disco Timperley Sports Club Timperley 0300 102 7042
1st Friday 12:00 Dementia Afternoon Silver Birch Hub, Poundswick Lane Wythenshawe 0161 436 4810
1st & 3rd Saturday 11:00 Memory Café (Dementia Friendly) Larkhill Centre, Timperley Timperley 07928 953292
Pick up your Dementia wow guide