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Cambridgeshire care home to host free Dementia advice event
Field Lodge Care Home, London Rd, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 5EX
Thursday 20 February
Thursday 20th February, from 2-4pm
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Cambridgeshire care home to host free Dementia advice event
As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Thursday 20th February, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Field Lodge, on London 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 ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia’ session at Field Lodge will be led by our Dementia Care Coach, Keri Barker, and will shine a light on some aspects of dementia not often talked about, such as why a loved one might be behaving differently and what can be done to support them. Complimentary refreshments will also be available, so that the local community can share their experiences over coffee and cake.
In addition to the event, the Cambridgeshire 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 Field Lodge and to book a place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Beverley Tyrell on 01480 877638, or email beverley.tyrrell@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 Thursday 20th February, from 2-4pm, Care UK’s Field Lodge, on London 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 ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia’ session at Field Lodge will be led by our Dementia Care Coach, Keri Barker, and will shine a light on some aspects of dementia not often talked about, such as why a loved one might be behaving differently and what can be done to support them. Complimentary refreshments will also be available, so that the local community can share their experiences over coffee and cake.
In addition to the event, the Cambridgeshire 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 Field Lodge and to book a place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Beverley Tyrell on 01480 877638, or email beverley.tyrrell@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