We’re working in partnership with Dementia Adventure to provide a free training session that will help people to think differently about dementia and equip them with new skills and confidence.
‘Understanding Dementia Better’ is free, online training for family and friends who support someone living with dementia. The online session takes place 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Monday, June 3.
The informal session is really practical, offering strategies, hints, tips and guidance. It has been developed around Dementia Adventure’s mission to think differently about dementia. A focus is on the individual and not the condition, looking at what they can do, not what they can’t.
“Small and easy steps can make a big difference”
Cllr John Pritchard, Lead Member for Adult Social Care, said: “The free training is a great opportunity to meet and learn from other people in similar situations. Dementia affects people and families in so many different ways, but the session will show that small and easy steps can make a big difference.”
You can expect to understand:
- The common symptoms of dementia.
- How dementia can affect the senses, communication and behaviour.
- The importance of seeing the person before the condition.
- Practical ways to connect with a person with dementia.
- Strategies to overcome communication barriers.
- Solutions for adapting the environment.
- The benefits of a connection with nature and the outdoors.
You can book your place on the online session through Eventbrite.
Watch at the Wellbeing Hub!
If you prefer, you can watch the session from the training room at the Wellbeing Hub. If so, we advise arriving at around 1pm to allow time to get in, grab a drink and be ready for when the session starts. There’s also an opportunity to have a chat with other carers when the session finishes, so you might want to allow some extra time for this.
To watch the session from the Wellbeing Hub please contact commisioning@wrexham.gov.uk
