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Lost for words? Sutton Coldfield care home to host dementia advice eve
Care UK’s Mercia Grange, on Lichfield Road in Four Oaks, 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.
The ‘Staying Connected: a Guide to Dementia-Friendly Conversation’ session at Mercia Grange on Tuesday 17th March from 2pm to 4pm will be led by dementia expert Susan Ashcroft. 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.
Michael McNelis, Home Manager at Mercia Grange, said: “When dementia progresses and a relative begins to experience increasing cognitive impairment, it can be challenging for families and friends to know what to do or say.
“Many people find it difficult to communicate effectively with a loved one living with dementia or to connect sensitively when a family member becomes confused or disoriented. We want to change this, which is why we’re delighted to be taking part in The Big Dementia Conversation again by hosting our own free advice event.
“We encourage the local community to join us so that together we can build a more dementia-friendly Sutton Coldfield.”
In addition to the events, the Sutton Coldfield 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. They can also obtain a free guide packed with practical tips and designed to help relatives overcome communication barriers and interact more easily and confidently with loved ones living with the condition. To find out more, please visit careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.
The ‘Staying Connected: a Guide to Dementia-Friendly Conversation’ session at Mercia Grange on Tuesday 17th March from 2pm to 4pm will be led by dementia expert Susan Ashcroft. 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.
Michael McNelis, Home Manager at Mercia Grange, said: “When dementia progresses and a relative begins to experience increasing cognitive impairment, it can be challenging for families and friends to know what to do or say.
“Many people find it difficult to communicate effectively with a loved one living with dementia or to connect sensitively when a family member becomes confused or disoriented. We want to change this, which is why we’re delighted to be taking part in The Big Dementia Conversation again by hosting our own free advice event.
“We encourage the local community to join us so that together we can build a more dementia-friendly Sutton Coldfield.”
In addition to the events, the Sutton Coldfield 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. They can also obtain a free guide packed with practical tips and designed to help relatives overcome communication barriers and interact more easily and confidently with loved ones living with the condition. To find out more, please visit careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.
Tuesday 17 March
538 Lichfield Road
Four Oaks
Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 4EH
2pm-4pm
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