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Living well with dementia – Shrewsbury care home advice event
As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in Shrewsbury is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Thursday 23rd January, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Oxbow Manor, on Oteley Road, is inviting members of the community to 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 ‘Living well with dementia’ session at Oxbow Manor will be led by dementia specialist nurse Gemma Payne, who will provide insights into the benefits of meaningful activity and the home’s award-winning approach to nutrition to support people living with dementia.
In addition to the events, the Shrewsbury community can also visit a newly launched online advice hub. The hub includes in-depth conversations with families of people living with dementia, as well as expert advice from Care UK’s dementia specialists to learn how to reduce the risks and symptoms of the condition.
For more information about Oxbow Manor and to book a place at the event, contact Customer Relations Manager Ann Rose on 01743 598505, email ann.rose@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/oxbow-manor
On Thursday 23rd January, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Oxbow Manor, on Oteley Road, is inviting members of the community to 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 ‘Living well with dementia’ session at Oxbow Manor will be led by dementia specialist nurse Gemma Payne, who will provide insights into the benefits of meaningful activity and the home’s award-winning approach to nutrition to support people living with dementia.
In addition to the events, the Shrewsbury community can also visit a newly launched online advice hub. The hub includes in-depth conversations with families of people living with dementia, as well as expert advice from Care UK’s dementia specialists to learn how to reduce the risks and symptoms of the condition.
For more information about Oxbow Manor and to book a place at the event, contact Customer Relations Manager Ann Rose on 01743 598505, email ann.rose@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/oxbow-manor
FREE
2-4pm
2-4pm
Oxbow Manor Care Home - Care UK
Oteley Rd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6QH
Thu 23 January