LOCAL CARE HOME HOSTS FREE UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA TALK

In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community, Barchester’s Spen Court Care Home in Heckmondwike is hosting a free Understanding Dementia Talk (dementia Friends session) on Wednesday 13th May at 2pm and is inviting members of the community to attend.

Staff who are specially trained in dementia care from the Alzheimer’s Society will deliver the talk which will cover topics such as having an understanding of how people living with dementia see their surroundings, how to spot the first signs of dementia, how to get a diagnosis, how to look after your loved one living with dementia and how to fund care. There will be plenty of time for Q&A during and at the end of the session. Please come along to Spen Court care home, Railway Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0ND on 13th May at 2pm if you would like to attend.

General Manager, Paula Pearson, says: “We want to help and support relatives, friends and members of our local community who have loved ones who are living with dementia. We are inviting everyone to come along and listen to our talk to raise awareness of the condition and to help give people some information and coping strategies. Please RSVP to spencourt@barchester.com or ring on 01924 403001 if you would like to attend.”

Spen Court is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Spen Court provides dementia care, residential and respite care.

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