Free advice event returns to Stratford-upon-Avon care home

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Apr 26, 2016

The team at Ambleside will open the doors to the care home on Evesham Road on Wednesday 4th May for the return of its popular free Understanding Dementia event, which has been designed to provide support and practical advice for family carers.

From 2.30pm-4.30pm, Bridget Penny, a dementia specialist at Care UK, will be on hand to help people understand what it might be like to live with dementia. There will be information on what dementia is and how memories are lost, as well as useful tips on how to overcome communication barriers – all with the aim of helping people discover positive approaches to caring for loved ones living with dementia.  

Everyone who attends the event will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their own personal experiences, and there will also be a chance to meet the team at Ambleside and take a tour of the care home.

Ambleside home manager, Dawn Leaver, said: “At Ambleside we strongly believe professional knowledge, insight and shared experiences can make a real difference to the everyday lives of those caring for loved ones loving with dementia.  With the team here committed to offering advice and practical support, we are delighted to invite members of the local community to our Understanding Dementia event. 

“Previous events have proven to be incredibly popular, so we are looking forward to welcoming local people to Ambleside for what promises to be another interesting and inspiring afternoon of information and guidance.”