Rushcliffe Early Onset Dementia Support and Balance Health Nottingham Working Together to Support Health, Activity & Connection

Balance Health Nottingham is delighted to be supporting REDS - Rushcliffe Early Onset Dementia Support, welcoming members of the group on a regular basis for exercise, social interaction and a spot of lunch!

Balance Health Nottingham offers an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone is welcome to enjoy the many benefits of staying active, meeting others and be part of a welcoming community.

Personal Trainer Rob Cutler supporting REDS member Micheal

REDS is a fantastic local group supporting people living with young onset dementia, providing friendship, encouragement and opportunities for people to continue doing the things they enjoy after a diagnosis.

Co-Founder of REDS and owner of Right at Home Nottingham Christopher Tansley, helped create the group to focus on bringing people together, helping to reduce isolation and creating positive experiences where members can connect with others who might understand their journey.

“Supporting people in our community living with dementia, either one to one or through REDS is about finding opportunities,” said Christopher. “A diagnosis of young onset dementia can change many things, but it should not stop people from being active, socialising and enjoying new experiences.”

The group is built around friendship, confidence and having fun. The relationships people build through REDS are incredibly important, and being able to access inclusive health spaces like Balance Health Nottingham gives our members another opportunity to stay active and connected.”

The benefits of staying active

Research shows that regular physical activity can play an important role in supporting overall wellbeing for people living with dementia. Exercise can help maintain strength, mobility and confidence, while social interaction and meaningful activities can have a positive impact on quality of life.

REDS Leader Christopher & member Dave working up a sweat in the functional zone

At Balance Health Nottingham, we believe health is about much more than fitness. It is about creating inclusive spaces where people feel comfortable, supported and part of a community.

During their sessions with us, REDS members have been enjoying our facilities, taking part in exercise activities and, importantly, spending time together. There have been plenty of smiles, laughter and even some self-confessed work on those “beach bods”!

Looking ahead

We're pleased to support REDS members through tailored activities, social opportunities and access to our health and wellbeing facilities.

Dave and Christopher enjoying a fun moment

Christopher added:

“We are really pleased to be working with the team at Balance Health Nottingham. The welcome we have received has been fantastic and it is great to have a place who share our can-do culture, where our members can feel comfortable, included and encouraged.

We’re looking forward to developing the relationship further and creating more opportunities for our members in the future.”

Balance Health Nottingham is proud to support local organisations like REDS that make such a positive difference in the lives of those living with dementia and their families.

Together, we hope to continue building a partnership that promotes activity, connection and wellbeing for everyone involved.

Rushcliffe Early Onset Dementia Support is run entirely by volunteers with no charitable funding.

For more information or to get involved, visit Right at Home Dementia Home Support https://www.rightathome.co.uk/nottingham/the-services-we-offer/dementia-care/

REDS (Rushcliffe Early on set Dementia Support) Community Group

https://reds25.uk/