YOUNG AT HEART

EVERYONE needs a social life, and that includes people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia! Luckily, David Cassim is in Calpe to give people with these diseases the fun and entertainment they deserve with his ‘Young at Heart’ respite programme and day centre.

David and his wife Caroline run a day centre and association devoted to serving the community in Calpe. David was a senior care worker in the UK before moving to Spain and seeing a lack of respite services for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the local area, he started the Young at Heart Day Centre. It was clear that these people are often cooped up indoors and would rather be out and about.

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, David takes groups of six out on fun excursions around the local area.

They have fun, singing, chatting and sharing jokes and then have lunch out, socialising in good company. Although there is a charge, all proceeds are invested in the community.

Meanwhile, Caroline Cassim runs Second Time Around, a second­hand shop that raises funds for the community and