Become a Dementia Friend
Mon, 07 Oct
|The Falcon Hotel
Join us, it's really easy to become a dementia friend!
Time & Location
07 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 19:00
The Falcon Hotel, 7 High St E, Uppingham, LE15 9PY
Guests
About the event
What is a Dementia Friend?
A Dementia Friend is somebody that learns about dementia so they can help their community.
Too many people affected by dementia feel that society fails to understand the condition they live with. Dementia Friends help by raising awareness and understanding, so that people living with dementia can continue to live in the way they want.
What does a Dementia Friend do?
Dementia Friends help people living with dementia by taking actions - both big and small.
These actions don’t have to be time-consuming. From visiting someone you know with dementia to being more patient in a shop queue, every action counts! Dementia Friends can also get involved with things like volunteering, campaigning or wearing a badge to raise awareness.
How can I join?
It's really easy to become a Dementia Friend. Alzheimer's Society Ambassadors are running in-person one-hour Information Sessions in Rutland, as well as virtual Information Sessions that you can book on to attend if you are unable to attend in-person.
Anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend and every action counts! It could be as simple as helping someone to find the right bus or spreading the word about dementia on social media.
You can find out more about Dementia Friends by following the link here.