Popham said “hopefully there’s a friendship group that you can make” going to the sessions, which he hopes will give people something to look forward to.
“The more people I’m speaking to in this space – the experts, the professors – this is something that everybody can do to keep dementia away,” he added.
“But if you’ve been diagnosed, it can definitely help and slow down the progression of the disease.”
According to Care UK, exercise can boost strength, balance and coordination – all of which are affected by dementia – in patients.
The charity said studies have shown that gentle exercise can slow down the progression of dementia symptoms.