In May 2019 Age Exchange joined with the military mental health charity Combat Stress to create a nationwide programme to mark its centenary. Combat Stress 100 has aimed not only to share the remarkable history of Combat Stress but to engage with veterans and their families, enabling them to share their own story. All those […]
The former Labour MP, Hazel Blears, opened the launch of a pioneering new dementia service in Manchester on Friday, named the ‘EachStep Club’, that uses arts, creativity and reminiscence to transform the lives of people living with dementia. The launch of the new arts-based dementia day care service, which is being held in partnership between […]
Blackheath-based Age Exchange has merged with one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, Community Integrated Care. Age Exchange, the renowned national centre for reminiscence arts announces a ground-breaking partnership with Community Integrated Care, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for both charities. The exciting partnership enables Age Exchange to benefit […]
“A Movement of Ordinary People” (2018) Film making is a powerful tool for change January 2018 saw the beginning of a very exciting project for Age Exchange; working with Amnesty International. 2018 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN, on 10th December 1948. The UDHR and […]
Age Exchange was built on creativity, reminiscence and theatre, way back when we were founded as a Theatre Trust in the 80’s. This course should delight AE stalwarts and newcomers alike. The third installment in our ‘Acting Up at Our Age‘ series of affordable, informative adult education courses for people over 55, ‘The Living Stage’ […]