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Lost for words? Hailsham care home to host dementia advice event
A care home in Hailsham is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.
On Tuesday 24th March from 2pm–3.30pm, Care UK’s Bowes House on Battle 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.
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 Bowes House will be led by Care UK’s Specialist Dementia Lead, Alison Butler. The event will explore practical ways to communicate more effectively with people living with the condition, while offering simple strategies to stay connected, reduce frustration and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.
Lisa Phillips, Customer Relations Manager at Bowes House, 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 Hailsham.”
On Tuesday 24th March from 2pm–3.30pm, Care UK’s Bowes House on Battle 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.
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 Bowes House will be led by Care UK’s Specialist Dementia Lead, Alison Butler. The event will explore practical ways to communicate more effectively with people living with the condition, while offering simple strategies to stay connected, reduce frustration and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.
Lisa Phillips, Customer Relations Manager at Bowes House, 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 Hailsham.”
Tuesday 24 March
Bowes House, 25 Battle Rd, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1DU
2pm-3.30pm, free
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