Understanding Dementia

A local care home in West Drayton is inviting the local community to its free event for families caring for a loved one living with dementia.

On Thursday 2nd February from 2pm-4pm, the Care UK team at The Burroughs will open the doors to the care home on Mill Road for its Understanding Dementia event.

Dementia specialist, Debra Fox, will be on hand to help people understand what it might be like to live with dementia. There will also be support and practical advice on what dementia is and how memories are lost, as well as useful tips on how to overcome communication barriers – with the aim of helping people discover positive approaches to caring for loved ones living with dementia.

After the event there will be a Q&A session, and those who attend will also have the chance to meet the team at The Burroughs, as well as take a closer look at the care home.

Josephine Thomas, home manager at The Burroughs, said: “Here at The Burroughs we strongly believe professional knowledge, insight and shared experiences can make a real difference to the everyday lives of those caring for loved ones loving with dementia.

“Previous events have proven to be incredibly popular, so we are looking forward to welcoming local people to The Burroughs for what promises to be another interesting and inspiring afternoon of information and guidance.”

The Burroughs is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short term respite care. Designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the care home has its very own cinema and hairdressers, and there is plenty of space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.

To reserve your place or for more information on The Burroughs, please call Josephine Thomas, home manager on 0333 434 3077 or email [email protected].