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Dementia or simply old age? Windsor care homes to host free events
As part of a nationwide initiative, two care homes in Windsor are inviting local people to free dementia advice events.
On Wednesday 22nd January, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Mountbatten Grange, on Helston Lane, is inviting members of the community for a special event as part of The Big Dementia Conversation, a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and live well with the condition.
While general awareness of the condition has improved, data from Care UK shows two thirds of people who have a relative living with dementia (62%) initially put their symptoms down to old age. Many Brits remain unaware of the ways older people can lead meaningful lives with the condition, prompting Care UK to relaunch its Big Dementia Conversation for the second year running.
The ‘Adjusting to a diagnosis of dementia’ session at Mountbatten Grange will be led by dementia expert Barbara Stephens, CEO of Dementia Pathfinders, and will provide insights into how people’s journey with dementia might unfold following a diagnosis. It will also offer advice on how to live positively with dementia, while making emotional and practical adjustments along the way.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday 29th January, Care UK’s Queen’s Court, on Dedworth Road, will be hosting a ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ session from 6-7.30pm. The talk will shine a light on some aspects of dementia that are not often spoken about, why a loved one might be behaving differently and what you can do to support them.
Complimentary refreshments will be available at both events.
For more information and to book a place at the events, contact Customer Relations Manager Tracey Van Zyl on tracey.vanzyl@careuk.com, call 01753 307978 or visit careuk.com/mountbatten-grange or careuk.com/queens-court
On Wednesday 22nd January, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Mountbatten Grange, on Helston Lane, is inviting members of the community for a special event as part of The Big Dementia Conversation, a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and live well with the condition.
While general awareness of the condition has improved, data from Care UK shows two thirds of people who have a relative living with dementia (62%) initially put their symptoms down to old age. Many Brits remain unaware of the ways older people can lead meaningful lives with the condition, prompting Care UK to relaunch its Big Dementia Conversation for the second year running.
The ‘Adjusting to a diagnosis of dementia’ session at Mountbatten Grange will be led by dementia expert Barbara Stephens, CEO of Dementia Pathfinders, and will provide insights into how people’s journey with dementia might unfold following a diagnosis. It will also offer advice on how to live positively with dementia, while making emotional and practical adjustments along the way.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday 29th January, Care UK’s Queen’s Court, on Dedworth Road, will be hosting a ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ session from 6-7.30pm. The talk will shine a light on some aspects of dementia that are not often spoken about, why a loved one might be behaving differently and what you can do to support them.
Complimentary refreshments will be available at both events.
For more information and to book a place at the events, contact Customer Relations Manager Tracey Van Zyl on tracey.vanzyl@careuk.com, call 01753 307978 or visit careuk.com/mountbatten-grange or careuk.com/queens-court
FREE
2-4pm
6-7.30pm
2-4pm
6-7.30pm
Mountbatten Grange,
Helston Lane,
Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5GG
Wed 22 Jan, Wed 29 Jan