SILHILLIANS are being invited to a special event as part of The Big Dementia Conversation.
Blossomfield Grange will host the event as part of a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and live well with the condition.
The Dementia Café session on February 3 at the Worcester Way care home will be a sports themed café, reminiscing about resident’s favourite sports and school sports days.
There will even be a replica UEFA European Cup that guests can have their photo taken with.
Aimed at those living with dementia and their loved ones, guests will also have the opportunity to meet other people, share experiences, and take part in fun sports day activities, including Skittles and bean bag toss.
From 10.30am until noon the home will also have live entertainment by Libby and the team will be on-hand to provide advice on caring for a loved one with dementia, along with information about support in the community.
There will also be tours of Blossomfield Grange’s new reminiscence floor, designed to help residents living with dementia, will also be available, and complimentary refreshments will be provided.
In addition to the event, the Solihull community can also visit a newly launched online advice hub.
The hub includes in-depth conversations with families of people living with dementia, as well as expert advice from Care UK’s dementia specialists to learn how to reduce the risks and symptoms of the condition.
Jag Singh, general manager at Blossomfield Grange, said: “Here at Blossomfield Grange, we strive to create a sense of belonging within the home and provide a positive impact on the local community by building support systems for our neighbours.
“Places like our Dementia Café are perfect for meeting people going through similar experiences, while benefiting from expert advice from our team.
“We’d like to invite everyone to join in the Big Dementia Conversation by attending our upcoming session – we’re looking forward to welcoming new faces and old friends for a chat over a cup of tea and slice of cake and showing people our new reminiscence floor.”
For more information on Blossomfield Grange and to book a place at the Dementia Café, call customer relations manager Jo Hopkins on 0121 756 2804, or email [email protected]
To support people who may be experiencing symptoms of dementia or their loved ones, Care UK has set up a free helpline and advice hub. To find out more click here.
