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'Let's talk about dementia' event
A care home in Basingstoke is inviting the community to a free event to encourage more people to talk about dementia.
On Saturday 18th May, from 2pm-4pm, the Care UK team at Dashwood Manor, on Bradley Way, will open the home’s doors for its ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ event, where team member Leahanne Wilkinson will share professional advice and support.
Leahanne will deliver the session to help individuals understand the different types of dementia and how family support plans and distraction techniques can help older people to live well with the condition.
There will be a Q&A at the end to ensure attendees get the most out of the session, alongside an opportunity to meet the friendly team at Dashwood Manor.
Dil Perera, Home Manager at Dashwood Manor, added: “While much has been done in the way of raising awareness of dementia, there are still a lot of things people don’t know or aren’t comfortable talking about.
“This event provides a great opportunity for carers to meet other members of the community who may also be supporting their loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming local people through our doors for what promises to be an interesting and inspiring afternoon of information and guidance.”
Those who cannot attend Saturday’s event will have a second chance to hear the talk on Tuesday 21st May, from 6.30pm-8.30pm.
On Saturday 18th May, from 2pm-4pm, the Care UK team at Dashwood Manor, on Bradley Way, will open the home’s doors for its ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ event, where team member Leahanne Wilkinson will share professional advice and support.
Leahanne will deliver the session to help individuals understand the different types of dementia and how family support plans and distraction techniques can help older people to live well with the condition.
There will be a Q&A at the end to ensure attendees get the most out of the session, alongside an opportunity to meet the friendly team at Dashwood Manor.
Dil Perera, Home Manager at Dashwood Manor, added: “While much has been done in the way of raising awareness of dementia, there are still a lot of things people don’t know or aren’t comfortable talking about.
“This event provides a great opportunity for carers to meet other members of the community who may also be supporting their loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming local people through our doors for what promises to be an interesting and inspiring afternoon of information and guidance.”
Those who cannot attend Saturday’s event will have a second chance to hear the talk on Tuesday 21st May, from 6.30pm-8.30pm.
FREE
Dashwood Manor,
Bradley Way,
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23 7GF
Sat 18 May
Website:
careuk.com/dashwood-manor