Dementia or simply old age? Bristol care home to host free advice event

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As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in Bristol is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.

On Wednesday, February 19, from 3pm-4.30pm, Care UK’s Trymview Hall, in Westbury-on-Trym, is inviting members of the community to a special event as part of The Big Dementia Conversation, a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and live well with the condition.

While general awareness of the condition has improved, data from Care UK shows two thirds of people who have a relative living with dementia (62%) initially put their symptoms down to old age. Many Brits remain unaware of the ways older people can lead meaningful lives with the condition, prompting Care UK to relaunch its Big Dementia Conversation for the second year running.

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The ‘Let's Talk about Dementia’ session will be led by dementia expert and Trymview Hall’s Customer Relations Manager, Nicola Wolff-Donitz who will explore typical signs and symptoms of ageing and how they differ from dementia. Attendees will also receive guidance on living well with dementia, and complimentary refreshments will be provided.

A local care home is taking part in a nationwide initiative to help raise awareness of dementiaA local care home is taking part in a nationwide initiative to help raise awareness of dementia
A local care home is taking part in a nationwide initiative to help raise awareness of dementia

In addition to the event, the Bristol 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.

Nicole Anderson, Home Manager at Trymview Hall, said: “When an older relative starts acting out of character or forgetting things, it can be a worrying time for family members.

“Most people cannot confidently differentiate between signs of old age and symptoms of dementia – nor can they picture leading a meaningful life once diagnosed. We want to change this, which is why we’re thrilled to be taking part in the Big Dementia Conversation once again by hosting our own free advice event.

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“We’d like to encourage the local community to join us; together, we can build a more dementia-friendly Bristol.”

For more information on Trymview Hall and to book a place at the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Nicola Wolff-Donitz on 0117 911 6989, 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, please visit: careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation

Trymview Hall is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities, and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café.

For more general information, visit the website.

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