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Dementia or simply old age? Cambridge care home to host advice event
Heathlands House Care Home, Bullen Cl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 8YU
Wednesday 12 February
Wednesday 12th February, from 2-4pm
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Dementia or simply old age? Cambridge care home to host advice event
As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in Cambridge is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Wednesday 12th February, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Heathlands House, on Bullen Close, 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 ‘Supporting People with Advanced Dementia’ session at Heathlands House will be led by Jo Molloy-Cruden Customer Relations Manager and will provide information about how the brain changes during the advanced stages of dementia and how to support loved ones with their changing physical and emotional needs, and behaviours. Complimentary refreshments will also be available, for people to share their experiences over coffee and cake.
In addition to the event, the Cambridge 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 on Heathlands House and to book a place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Johan Molloy-Cruden on 01223 631945, or email johan.molloy-cruden@careuk.com
To support people who may be experiencing symptoms of dementia or their loved ones, Care UK has set up a free helpline and advice hub. To find out more, please visit: careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation
On Wednesday 12th February, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Heathlands House, on Bullen Close, 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 ‘Supporting People with Advanced Dementia’ session at Heathlands House will be led by Jo Molloy-Cruden Customer Relations Manager and will provide information about how the brain changes during the advanced stages of dementia and how to support loved ones with their changing physical and emotional needs, and behaviours. Complimentary refreshments will also be available, for people to share their experiences over coffee and cake.
In addition to the event, the Cambridge 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 on Heathlands House and to book a place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Johan Molloy-Cruden on 01223 631945, or email johan.molloy-cruden@careuk.com
To support people who may be experiencing symptoms of dementia or their loved ones, Care UK has set up a free helpline and advice hub. To find out more, please visit: careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation