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'Is it dementia or signs of aging' talk in Chichester
A care home in Chichester is inviting the community to a free event to educate more people about how to spot the signs of dementia.
On Thursday 23rd May, from 11am-12.30pm, the Care UK team at Chichester Grange, on Grosvenor Road, will open the home’s doors for its ‘Is it dementia or signs of aging’ event, where dementia expert Alison Butler will share professional advice and support.
Alison will deliver the session as part of national Dementia Action Week, to help individuals understand the differences between the normal signs of aging and symptoms of dementia, including memory loss, changes in behaviour and confusion.
The special event also coincides with a wider initiative by Care UK, which has launched ‘The Big Dementia Conversation’ in a bid to encourage people to have more conversations about dementia. As part of the initiative, a poll of 2,000 Brits found despite dementia being an increasingly common condition, misconceptions remain because of a lack of knowledge about the condition.
There will be a Q&A to ensure attendees get the most out of the session, alongside an opportunity to meet the friendly team at Chichester Grange.
Nikki Burke, Home Manager at Chichester Grange, said: “Research shows only one in 10 people claim to be very familiar with the signs someone may be experiencing dementia.
“This event provides a great opportunity for members of the public to learn the subtle differences between natural aging and signs of dementia, which aren’t always obvious.
“We look forward to welcoming local people through our doors for what promises to be an interesting and inspiring day of information and guidance.”
Throughout Dementia Action Week, which is running from Monday 13th May to Sunday 19th May, residents at Chichester Grange will also be making their own ‘forget-me-knots’ with local schoolchildren for a unique floral display at Chichester Cathedral designed to raise awareness.
On Thursday 23rd May, from 11am-12.30pm, the Care UK team at Chichester Grange, on Grosvenor Road, will open the home’s doors for its ‘Is it dementia or signs of aging’ event, where dementia expert Alison Butler will share professional advice and support.
Alison will deliver the session as part of national Dementia Action Week, to help individuals understand the differences between the normal signs of aging and symptoms of dementia, including memory loss, changes in behaviour and confusion.
The special event also coincides with a wider initiative by Care UK, which has launched ‘The Big Dementia Conversation’ in a bid to encourage people to have more conversations about dementia. As part of the initiative, a poll of 2,000 Brits found despite dementia being an increasingly common condition, misconceptions remain because of a lack of knowledge about the condition.
There will be a Q&A to ensure attendees get the most out of the session, alongside an opportunity to meet the friendly team at Chichester Grange.
Nikki Burke, Home Manager at Chichester Grange, said: “Research shows only one in 10 people claim to be very familiar with the signs someone may be experiencing dementia.
“This event provides a great opportunity for members of the public to learn the subtle differences between natural aging and signs of dementia, which aren’t always obvious.
“We look forward to welcoming local people through our doors for what promises to be an interesting and inspiring day of information and guidance.”
Throughout Dementia Action Week, which is running from Monday 13th May to Sunday 19th May, residents at Chichester Grange will also be making their own ‘forget-me-knots’ with local schoolchildren for a unique floral display at Chichester Cathedral designed to raise awareness.
Thursday 23 May 2024
Chichester Grange
Grosvenor Road
Chichester West Sussex PO19 8FP
11am-12.30pm FREE
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