PramaLife's vision is A world where no-one is unfairly disadvantaged or excluded, because of age or infirmity - and where every person can enjoy life as they age.

We enable older people and carers to lead independent and fulfilling lives, by enhancing their health and well-being.

PramaLife works across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and east Dorset, offering a range of community-based activities which lead to increased personal independence, self-sufficiency and dignity.

We provide a range of quality community-based activities, including:

60 regular support groups from social activities to specific help for carers and/or people with dementia. From Memory Lane Groups for people with dementia, to Knit and Natter, exercise groups and coffee mornings. Lunch Clubs & warm spaces.

We are also providing Telephone Befriending Groups, which can involve up to 10 people on a joint call at a time, as well as one to one calls.

In an average month we are supporting 800+ people.

We know from their feedback and surveys we are making a significant impact on their lives.

Here is some feedback from our participants.

Our support enables them to:

Connect with each other: I have been physically and mentally ill for many years and have felt very welcome and made friends.

Support each other: "This group is a lifeline for me and John. As his carer the group offers me emotional support and as well its a great source of socialising/stimulation for John - please, never reduce the weeks."

Learn from each other: "This group brings friendship, laughter, and joy of understanding what everyone has learnt through life. Each person has a story to tell."

Gain a new perspective: I find the group inspirational - it is often a wake-up call!

Keep active: "I get a lot out of this, including new friends and a sense of belonging. I love it when I do the keep fit club because they all chat to me and ask me how I am."

Give as volunteers: "I am a volunteer for this group but being among people makes life interesting, I enjoy coming to this group."

A £10 donation would cover the cost of one 45 minute Telephone Friendship Group for 10 Older People / Carers.

The Telephone Friendship Groups have been developed out of a desire to support people who may be feeling lonely and isolated, and to engender peer support within communities. Anyone can get involved and you dont need internet access to take part.

Its an opportunity to speak to other people on a regular basis and might lead to you making new friends or getting involved in new activities in the future. It is also a great volunteering opportunity,

Youre never alone with a friend on the phone!

A £20 donation would pay for 20 older people to enjoy a drop in group session, where they could just sit and talk with their peers and friends in a safe warm environment. They might play card games or have a fun game of bingo and feel less lonely at this time of year.

A £50 donation would cover the cost for 10 people with dementia and their carers, to enjoy one of our memory lane groups. Prama Memory Lane Groups are regular, open, friendly activities available to support people with dementia or memory loss as well as supporting their carers.

People do not need to have a diagnosis of dementia to attend any of our groups, in fact some people come along because they are feeling a little lonely.

Each session starts with lots of chat around tables in smaller groups and then moves on to whole group activities.

Memory lane activities include reminiscence, games, quizzes, music and singing, conversation and the opportunity to get other information, signposting and support from others experiencing the same issues.

Thank you for your support.