People of Swindon will have the opportunity to put their questions to experts and find out more about dementia this week as the Alzheimer’s Society Roadshow rolls into town.
The charity’s mobile information service will be stopping off at Stratton Festival at Grange Leisure, Grange Drive, on Saturday 7 July as it aims to increase local awareness of the condition which is estimated to affect more than 2,200 people in Swindon. A team of experts will offer free information and advice to anyone with queries about the condition.
People currently living with dementia, or those concerned for loved ones with memory problems, are welcome to visit the team. No appointment is needed.
Since its launch in 2011, the Roadshow has reached more than 200,000 people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and provided valuable support and information.
Cat Medley, Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Manager for Swindon said: “There is a real drive in Stratton to make the parish a dementia-friendly community so we’re particularly delighted to be taking part in Stratton Festival this year. Hopefully our presence will allow people to pick up information or start a conversation, to help them cope with, or better understand, dementia.
“Dementia is one of the biggest health and social care challenges of our generation. Yet it continues to be a condition surrounded by stigma. This can mean that people who are worried about dementia, or simply want to find out more, may not know where to turn.
“Our Dementia Community Roadshow offers an opportunity for those people to get the information and support they need. We’re here to provide people with information about where to get help and encourage those with concerns about their memory to visit their GP.”
People can find out if the Dementia Community Roadshow will be visiting their local area by visiting alzheimers.org.uk/roadshow.
To keep up to date with what Alzheimer’s Society is doing in your area, follow the local Twitter account @AlzSocSWEngland or visit the Facebook page Alzheimer’s Society South West.
If you are unable to visit the roadshow but would like to find out more about dementia, call Alzheimer's Society's national dementia helpline on 0300 222 11 22 or visit alzheimers.org.uk
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