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Lost for words? Edgbaston care home to host dementia advice event
A care home in Edgbaston is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.
Care UK’s Edgbaston Manor on Speedwell Road, 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 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 ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia’ event at Edgbaston Manor will be led by Carol Bowsher from the Alzheimer's Society. The session will shine a light on some lesser-known aspects of dementia, as well as why a loved one may be behaving differently and what family carers can do to support them.
Zoe Steventon, Home Manager at Edgbaston Manor, 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.”
Care UK’s Edgbaston Manor on Speedwell Road, 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 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 ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia’ event at Edgbaston Manor will be led by Carol Bowsher from the Alzheimer's Society. The session will shine a light on some lesser-known aspects of dementia, as well as why a loved one may be behaving differently and what family carers can do to support them.
Zoe Steventon, Home Manager at Edgbaston Manor, 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.”
Tuesday 10 March
Edgbaston Manor
6 Speedwell Road
Birmingham West Midlands B5 7PR
Tuesday 10th March at 11am–1pm
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