Dementia Action Week - KYN Bickley

Date: Monday 18 May 2026 – Friday 22 May 2026

Organiser: KYN Bickley

This May, we invite you to join us in recognising Dementia Action Week through a series of talks and events, two of which are led by KYN’s dementia care specialist Suzanne Mumford. Through thoughtful events and initiatives, we aim to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia, encourage open conversations, foster understanding, and support individuals, families, and caregivers.

Suzanne is a Queens Nurse with 40 years’ experience in nursing, and a highly qualified dementia specialist. Suzanne is the strategic lead for KYN’s clinical governance, nursing, allied health, and dementia specialist care, driving continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, innovation and excellence, ensuring that residents receive the highest levels of clinical care, and compassion.

Programme:

MONDAY 18 MAY
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM

Positive Outcomes: how to have difficult conversations successfully.
This session explores how to approach conversations around dementia and changing needs, including topics such as when to stop driving, introducing additional support at home, and considering a move into care. Designed for families and professionals, it will help you understand when and how to start these conversations, with confidence, clarity and care.

TUESDAY 19 MAY
2.30 PM - 4.30 PM

Mischief! By Vamos Theatre: a humorous, sensory interactive performance.
A 60-minute performance designed to demonstrate alternative ways of communicating, using humour, sensory play, and audience participation.

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY
12.30 PM - 2.00 PM

Creative Arts: the importance of stimulation for people living with dementia.
Explore how creative arts can bring joy, engagement, and wellbeing to people living with dementia. This interactive session highlights the positive therapeutic benefits, shares the evidence behind their use, and shows how these activities can support quality of life and meaningful connection.

FRIDAY 22 MAY
2.30 PM - 5.00 PM

A Celebration of the 60’s: sparking memories and encouraging reminiscence.
Celebrate Dementia Action Week with a 60s-inspired event full of music, memorabilia, and nostalgia. This lively session is designed to spark memories, encourage reminiscence, and bring joy and connection through the sights and sounds of the decade.

Please contact KYNBickley@kyn.co.uk to register your interest.