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Dementia or simply old age? Banbury care home to host advice event
Highmarket House Care Home, North Bar Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0TD
Wednesday 5 February
Wednesday 5th February from 2-4pm
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Dementia or simply old age? Banbury care home to host advice event
A care home in Banbury is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Wednesday 5th February from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Highmarket House 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 ‘Adjusting to a Diagnosis of Dementia’ session at Highmarket House will be led by dementia expert and CEO of Dementia Pathfinders Barbara Stephens, who will share insights into how a journey with dementia might unfold following a diagnosis and offer advice on how to live positively with dementia, while making emotional and practical adjustments along the way. Complimentary refreshments will also be available.
Highmarket House was recently recognised by the Veteran Friendly Framework for its high standards of person-centred care for veterans. To achieve the Veteran Friendly status, homes are required to meet eight standards, including noting Armed Forces status within care plans; addressing social isolation; and signposting to support services, such as their local Royal British Legion branch, and other charities that provide support for veterans or partners of veterans.
For more information on Highmarket House and to book a place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Michaela Jones on 01295 297596, or email michaela.jones@careuk.com
Highmarket House is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite
On Wednesday 5th February from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Highmarket House 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 ‘Adjusting to a Diagnosis of Dementia’ session at Highmarket House will be led by dementia expert and CEO of Dementia Pathfinders Barbara Stephens, who will share insights into how a journey with dementia might unfold following a diagnosis and offer advice on how to live positively with dementia, while making emotional and practical adjustments along the way. Complimentary refreshments will also be available.
Highmarket House was recently recognised by the Veteran Friendly Framework for its high standards of person-centred care for veterans. To achieve the Veteran Friendly status, homes are required to meet eight standards, including noting Armed Forces status within care plans; addressing social isolation; and signposting to support services, such as their local Royal British Legion branch, and other charities that provide support for veterans or partners of veterans.
For more information on Highmarket House and to book a place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Michaela Jones on 01295 297596, or email michaela.jones@careuk.com
Highmarket House is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite