A care home has invited the public to its free dementia advice event.
Care UK’s Cranford Grange, in Knutsford, 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 revealed families still faced challenges when it came to communicating with loved ones.
Nearly four in 10 people (39%) said they avoided visiting relatives with dementia because of how difficult it could be, and nearly all of those polled (96%) felt communication barriers prevented 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 Living Well with Dementia session at Cranford Grange on Friday, 20th February (2pm–4pm) will be led by Barbara Stephens, co-founder and CEO of Dementia Pathfinders.
The event will explore how a journey with dementia might unfold following a diagnosis and how to live positively with the condition.
Daniel Cole, home manager at Cranford Grange, said: “Since we first opened the doors to our care home, we’ve been committed to making Knutsford a more dementia-friendly place.
“We know it can feel daunting when a loved one is diagnosed, and families can find it challenging to communicate or provide support. That’s why we’re taking part in The Big Dementia Conversation: to offer practical advice and guidance that helps people communicate in ways that bring joy to loved ones living with dementia, while also enriching the experience for friends and family.”
