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Lost for words? Waterlooville care home to host dementia advice event
A care home in Waterlooville is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.
On Wednesday 11th February from 11am–1pm, Care UK’s Pear Tree Court, on Portsmouth Road in Horndean, will be holding a special session as part of The Big Dementia Conversation – a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and how it is possible to live well with the condition.
While awareness of dementia has improved, survey data from Care UK reveals that some families still face challenges when it comes to communicating with loved ones. Nearly four in 10 people (39%) said they avoid visiting relatives with dementia because of how difficult it can be, and nearly all of those polled (96%) feel communication barriers prevent meaningful interaction.
To help address these challenges, Care UK has launched The Big Dementia Conversation for the third year running, encouraging practical support and greater understanding for families and communities.
The ‘Staying connected: a guide to dementia-friendly conversations’ session at Pear Tree Court will be led by dementia care coach, Lisa Saunders. The event will explore practical ways to communicate more effectively with people living with dementia, while offering simple strategies to stay connected, reduce frustration and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.
In addition to the event, the Waterlooville community can explore a newly launched online advice hub, which features in-depth conversations with families of people living with dementia alongside expert advice from Care UK’s specialists. To find out more, please visit careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.
For more information about Pear Tree Court and to book your place for the event, please call John Mataruse on 023 9298 6773, email john.mataruse@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/pear-tree-court.
On Wednesday 11th February from 11am–1pm, Care UK’s Pear Tree Court, on Portsmouth Road in Horndean, will be holding a special session as part of The Big Dementia Conversation – a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and how it is possible to live well with the condition.
While awareness of dementia has improved, survey data from Care UK reveals that some families still face challenges when it comes to communicating with loved ones. Nearly four in 10 people (39%) said they avoid visiting relatives with dementia because of how difficult it can be, and nearly all of those polled (96%) feel communication barriers prevent meaningful interaction.
To help address these challenges, Care UK has launched The Big Dementia Conversation for the third year running, encouraging practical support and greater understanding for families and communities.
The ‘Staying connected: a guide to dementia-friendly conversations’ session at Pear Tree Court will be led by dementia care coach, Lisa Saunders. The event will explore practical ways to communicate more effectively with people living with dementia, while offering simple strategies to stay connected, reduce frustration and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.
In addition to the event, the Waterlooville community can explore a newly launched online advice hub, which features in-depth conversations with families of people living with dementia alongside expert advice from Care UK’s specialists. To find out more, please visit careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.
For more information about Pear Tree Court and to book your place for the event, please call John Mataruse on 023 9298 6773, email john.mataruse@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/pear-tree-court.
Wednesday 11 February
Portsmouth Road
Horndean
Waterlooville
Hampshire PO8 9LN
free
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