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Dementia or simply old age? Dorset care homes to host advice events
The Potteries,
York Road,
Broadstone, Dorset BH18 8HA
Wednesday 29 January
FREEJanuary 29 - 11am-12pm
February 12 - 2pm-4pm
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Dementia or simply old age? Dorset care homes to host advice events
As part of a nationwide initiative, two care homes in Dorset are inviting local people to their free dementia advice events.
Care UK’s The Potteries, in Poole, and Ferndown Manor, in Ferndown, are inviting members of the community to their special events 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.
Both homes will be hosting a dedicated Dementia Café, providing a safe and friendly space for individuals affected by dementia, their families and caregivers to connect over coffee and cake, while sharing experiences and seeking support. An engaging activity will be available, and the dementia team will be on-hand to offer advice on how to live well with dementia.
The Potteries’ Dementia Café will be hosted on Wednesday 29th January from 11am-12 noon and will be hosted by team member Caroline Hearne.
Ferndown Manor’s Dementia Café will be held on Wednesday 12th February from 2pm-4pm, and will be hosted by the home’s dementia lead Deborah Thompson.
To find out more about The Potteries, or to book a spot at the Dementia Café, please contact Customer Relations Manager Caroline Hearne, on 01202 139325, or email caroline.hearne@careuk.com
To book a place at the Ferndown Manor event, or to book a spot at the Dementia Café, please contact Customer Relations Manager Robin Hill, on 01202 069371, or email robin.hill@careuk.com
Care UK’s The Potteries, in Poole, and Ferndown Manor, in Ferndown, are inviting members of the community to their special events 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.
Both homes will be hosting a dedicated Dementia Café, providing a safe and friendly space for individuals affected by dementia, their families and caregivers to connect over coffee and cake, while sharing experiences and seeking support. An engaging activity will be available, and the dementia team will be on-hand to offer advice on how to live well with dementia.
The Potteries’ Dementia Café will be hosted on Wednesday 29th January from 11am-12 noon and will be hosted by team member Caroline Hearne.
Ferndown Manor’s Dementia Café will be held on Wednesday 12th February from 2pm-4pm, and will be hosted by the home’s dementia lead Deborah Thompson.
To find out more about The Potteries, or to book a spot at the Dementia Café, please contact Customer Relations Manager Caroline Hearne, on 01202 139325, or email caroline.hearne@careuk.com
To book a place at the Ferndown Manor event, or to book a spot at the Dementia Café, please contact Customer Relations Manager Robin Hill, on 01202 069371, or email robin.hill@careuk.com
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