Trafford – Mild cognitive impairment physical activity sessions

What we did

We ran structured mild cognitive impairment specific sessions with a focus on physical activity and healthy living for people with a diagnosis.

Evaluation results

Mild cognitive impairment is now embedded in the Trafford dementia strategy and included in the commissioned memory loss advice service
People with mild cognitive impairment are now supported, more aware of what their diagnosis means and more informed how they can change their lifestyle to help prevent further cognitive decline
People with mild cognitive impairment are now more confident that they know where to go for advice and that there is support for them
People with mild cognitive impairment I can meet their peers, feel involved in their community and have made new friendships
People with mild cognitive impairment are less depressed or despondent about their condition and also feel less isolated and more engaged
Two members who had been professional musicians had lost their confidence to play any more due to cognitive decline – they are now playing to the rest of the group and doing duets

Recommendations

Further development of these sessions has been paused due to COVID-19 but online support has continued in place of face to face sessions