Dementia Adventure has announced the return of its Green Letter Days programme for 2026. This is a series of free, dementia-inclusive excursions designed to help people living with dementia, their families, carers, and care home residents enjoy safe, supported outdoor experiences.
Dementia Adventure: Green Letter Days expands with cycling and boat trips
According to Dementia Adventure, care homes can now book places for residents living with dementia. Care home staff or activity leads need only arrange transport to and from the venue.
Building on last year’s successful launch, this year’s calendar expands with a broader and more varied selection. New activities, including cycling days and tennis sessions, join returning favourites such as golf, boat trips, and garden tours.
The Green Letter Day remains free of charge. Although organisers encourage attendees to donate to the charity if their circumstances allow.
Former Welsh rugby star Alix Popham backs dementia initiative
Former Welsh rugby star Alix Popham, diagnosed with early‑onset dementia at age 40 in 2019, is supporting Dementia Adventure. He will be attending the first Green Letter cycling day in Gloucester.
Since his diagnosis, Popham has become an advocate for gentle exercise to support brain health. He also regularly cycles for charity through his Head for Change foundation.
“After my diagnosis, staying active became a huge part of how I cope, both physically and mentally,” Popham said.
He said getting out for a cycle, being in nature, and sharing that time with other people makes a real difference to his wellbeing. He noted that Dementia can shrink a person’s world if the person let it.
Fiona Petit, chief executive at Dementia Adventure, said they are thrilled to bring Green Letter Days back with an even bigger mix of activities. He explained that for care homes, these days are a simple way to give residents living with dementia a change of scene.
In a recent development, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has released special guidance to help families navigate Valentine’s Day when caring for a loved one living with dementia. The foundation says it offers practical strategies to keep the holiday centred on connection rather than distress.