Dementia Friends ...

Yesterday, I attended a Dementia Champions Information Session run by Alzheimer's Association - all about dementia awareness. Tomorrow, more details about the information and what we could all do - but for now, in between emails, editing and getting www.dementiaworkshop.co.uk up and running as soon as ... the main idea about Dementia Friends is creating awareness:

Knowing that Dementia is not a natural part of ageing - Dementia is caused by disease of the brain. Dementia isn't just about losing your memory, there's still more to a person who is living with dementia. So please don't dismiss relatives, friends, colleagues who may now be living with dementia, life can still be full and lived well. 

What can we do?

Be more patient in a queue if someone appears to be confused or disorientated

Visit relatives, friends, colleagues - for support - comfort - social interaction - help maintain skills

Check out www.alzheimers.co.uk for heaps of information

Become a Dementia Friend

Pledge to do something to help - even just being more patient with someone

email me, Gillian gmhesketh@yahoo.co.uk for further information or to arrange a Dementia Friends Information Chat-around.

[North West UK areas]