The event will be held at Katharine House Hospice’s Therapy & Wellbeing Centre in Stafford on Wednesday, 21 May, from 11 am until 4 pm and is open to anyone wanting to learn more about dementia
The drop-in session will feature opportunities to talk with trusted experts and participate in fun activities as well as giving people the chance to meet others who may be in the same position including those with the illness and their loved ones.
Representatives from community organisations Healthwatch Staffordshire and Staffordshire Together for Carers will also be at the event.
Jordan Harris, Local Services Manager for South Staffordshire Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Dementia Action Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness and encourage action to improve the lives of people with dementia.
“The campaign focuses on the importance of getting an early diagnosis and educating everyone on common dementia symptoms.
“Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, are a carer or a family member, we hope you will come to this event to get some helpful advice, support and signposting.”
Katharine House Hospice launched its monthly Memory Café at the start of the year and hopes that this specially extended event will boost awareness that the charity can help people with dementia from the first day of diagnosis.
“We have cared for more than 30,000 patients and their loved ones in the past 35 years. But many people still don’t know that we can help with illnesses such as dementia, or heart and respiratory failure. Nor do they realise our support is available for carers and family members too,” commented Dave Fletcher, Director of Care at Katharine House Hospice.
“Our Memory Café, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society is a great way of supporting more people, many of whom might just need a cup of tea with a friendly face.”