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Dementia or simply old age Chingford care home to host free advice ev
As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in Chingford is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Thursday 27th February, from 6pm-7pm, Care UK’s Ivy Grove, on Hatch Lane, 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 ‘Typical signs of aging or dementia’ advice session at Ivy Grove will be led by dementia expert, Pierce Gallagher, and will shine a light on the typical signs of aging and how they differ from dementia, with guidance on how to live well with the condition.
Guests will also be offered complimentary refreshments, including freshly baked cakes from Ivy Grove’s head chef, Alex Pitu.
In addition to the event, the Chingford 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.
On Thursday 27th February, from 6pm-7pm, Care UK’s Ivy Grove, on Hatch Lane, 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 ‘Typical signs of aging or dementia’ advice session at Ivy Grove will be led by dementia expert, Pierce Gallagher, and will shine a light on the typical signs of aging and how they differ from dementia, with guidance on how to live well with the condition.
Guests will also be offered complimentary refreshments, including freshly baked cakes from Ivy Grove’s head chef, Alex Pitu.
In addition to the event, the Chingford 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.
Thursday 27 February
71 Hatch Ln, London E4 6LP
6-7 pm
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