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Lost for words? Newmarket care home to host dementia advice event
On Thursday 19th February from 5pm–7pm, Care UK’s Kentford Manor in Kennett 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 families still face challenges when it comes to communicating with loved ones. Nearly four in ten 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 the Jeddah Way home will be led by dementia expert Carl George. 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 Newmarket 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: careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.
For more information about Kentford Manor and to book your place for the event, please contact Customer Relations Manager Julia Forsyth on 01638 779 596, email julia.forsyth@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/kentford-manor.
While awareness of dementia has improved, survey data from Care UK reveals families still face challenges when it comes to communicating with loved ones. Nearly four in ten 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 the Jeddah Way home will be led by dementia expert Carl George. 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 Newmarket 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: careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.
For more information about Kentford Manor and to book your place for the event, please contact Customer Relations Manager Julia Forsyth on 01638 779 596, email julia.forsyth@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/kentford-manor.
Thursday 19 February
A care home in Newmarket is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event Suffolk CB8 8JY
Thursday 19th February from 5pm–7pm
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