Dementia Action Week 15 – 21 May 2023: Events near you

This week we’re taking part in Dementia Action Week, an awareness campaign from the Alzheimer’s Society.

This year’s theme “diagnosis” focuses on an important element of the disease.

"As well as misconceptions around memory loss being a normal part of ageing, we found being in denial and specialist referral times are the biggest barriers to getting people to seek a diagnosis.” - from Get Involved, Dementia Action Week Campaign.

Throughout the week our ShireLiving Schemes will be joined by the charity’s representatives, giving residents the chance to ask important questions around Dementia, Alzheimer’s and what support is available.

Staffordshire Events and Information

For more information about support in Staffordshire, please visit; Dementia Adviser South Staffordshire or Staffordshire Dementia Action Alliance.

To find out more about the events below, please email info@shireliving.co.uk or visit ShireLiving.co.uk.

Tuesday 16 May - Elmwood ShireLiving, Stafford

11am - 1:30pm Information Stand
2pm - 3:30pm Staff Presentation, joined by Roma and Lila from the Alzheimer’s Society.

Wednesday 17 May - Maywood ShireLiving, Wombourne

11am - 1:30pm Information Stand
2pm - 3:30pm Staff Presentation, joined by Roma and Adele from the Alzheimer’s Society.

Thursday 18 May - Chasewood ShireLiving, Cannock

11am to 1:30pm Information Stand
2pm - 3:30pm Staff Presentation, joined by Roma and Adele from the Alzheimer’s Society.

Friday 19 May - Beechwood ShireLiving, Stafford

11am to 1:30pm Information Stand
2pm - 3:30pm Staff Presentation, joined by Lila and Charlotte from the Alzheimer’s Society.

Shropshire Events and Information

For more information about support in Shropshire, please visit; Dementia – NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk) or Dementia Connect Telford and Shropshire.

Please visit the Shropshire Council website for more information on the events below.

Monday 15 May

10am - 2pm: Dementia experts at Bridgnorth Library will be talking to members of the public about dementia and handing out information.

Tuesday 16 May

10am - 3pm: Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Dementia Action Alliance stall in Shrewsbury Town Square promoting Dementia Friendly Communities and signposting to support and activities for those living with dementia.
2pm - 4pm: Shropshire Admiral Nurses at Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Bridgnorth libraries. Drop-in sessions for families living with dementia. Call in for cake, a cuppa and a chat with the specialist dementia nurses.

Wednesday 17 May

10:30am - 12:30pm: ‘Hit the High Street’ – members of Dementia Friendly Newport with support from local organisations including Home Instead and Telford and Wrekin Local Authority are hitting the high street to promote being Dementia Friendly and devising a plan of support.

Thursday 18 May

10am - 3pm: Dementia Support Information Day at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, SY2 6ST. For more information click here.
2pm: “Singing from the heart” a short dementia-friendly church service at St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Shifnal, TF11 8AB with a delicious tea after the service. Email sarah.thorpe121@gmail.com.

Friday 19 May

10:30am - 12:30pm: Members of Newport Dementia Friendly group are hosting a stall in Newport Town Square promoting Dementia Friendly Newport and signposting to support and activities for those living with dementia.
12pm - 4pm: Bridgnorth Library talking to members of the public about dementia and handing out information.
7pm: “The disappearance of Eliza Grey” in Cockshutt Millennium Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Cockshutt SY12 0JE: Tickets are free. Booking is essential. For tickets go to https://elizagrey.eventbrite.co.uk.

Please visit the Alzheimer’s Society website for more information on services near you, fundraising. and becoming a Dementia-friendly community as well as other resources.

15th May 2023