Our talk this evening was by Heather Penwarden who spoke about Dementia Awareness and explained to us how to be Dementia Friends Heather explained what memory is and the different types of memory. Then she described with very effective analogies what happens when our memory ceases to function efficiently. She also had some excellent advice to help us understand how to live with Dementia in our family or friends.
The talk was most informative and we all learnt something. It was also very moving and emotional for those of us who have or are experiencing the effects Dementia can have.
A big thank you to Heather for coming to speak to us.
If you would like to know more about Dementia Friends go to dementiafriends.co.uk or email dementiafriends@alzheimers.org.uk or call 0845 306 0898
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