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Nov 08, 2022
A care home in Banbury is inviting the local community to learn more about dementia.
On Thursday 17th November, from 5.30pm-7pm, Highmarket House, on North Bar Place, is inviting members of the community to learn more about dementia by delving into the topics not usually discussed.
Aimed at those caring for a loved one living with the condition, the session will provide valuable insight into aspects of dementia which are often not spoken about, including behaviour changes and physical changes. Topics covered will include why individuals living with dementia might hide personal possessions, become anxious and agitated at specific times of the day, or why a lifelong vegetarian might suddenly start eating meat.
The session will also discuss the types of support available for at home carers and advice for engaging with a loved one living with dementia.
The educational event follows the launch of Care UK’s free guide, Let’s Talk About Dementia, which offers insight and guidance in an easy-to-read Q&A format. Tapping into more than 40 years of experience providing care for people living with dementia, the guide includes knowledge from Care UK’s experts, including Home Managers and team members from more than 150 care homes.
Francesca Cowley, Home Manager at Highmarket House, said: “We understand how difficult it can be navigating the changes that come when caring for a loved one living with dementia.
“With extensive experience caring for residents living with the condition, the team here at Highmarket House have a lot of knowledge and advice to share to offer comfort, guidance, and support.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the session to meet others in similar situations and anticipate it will be an incredibly helpful afternoon for all involved.”
Highmarket House is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café.
For more information on Highmarket House and to book your place for the event, please call Customer Relations Manager, Daniel Worley, on 01295 297596, or email daniel.worley@careuk.com.
For more general information, please go to careuk.com/highmarket-house
(Behind the Cromwell Hotel), North Bar Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0TD
Highmarket House
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