DEMENTIA CAN be difficult to live with and even harder to talk about – but a dedicated home care company in Uppermill is urging people to speak out during Dementia Awareness Week.
Home Instead Senior Care Oldham and Saddleworth, based on the village High Street, wants people to open up about their experiences and problems during the national campaign from May 18-24.
Mick Sheehan, Director of the branch, said: “If you’re worried that you, or someone close to you, may have dementia, it can be difficult to talk about.
“You may feel scared, confused or even ashamed. You may also be hoping the problem will go away so you don’t have to deal with it.
“But if you’re seriously concerned and the problem continues, it’s important to talk to someone. The sooner you know what you’re dealing with, the sooner you can get on with your life and feel in control again.
“That’s why this Dementia Awareness Week is all about opening up. We want anyone who’s concerned about dementia to stop bottling it up and to talk about it.”
Throughout Dementia Awareness Week, The Alzheimer’s Society will be hosting national and regional awareness-raising and fundraising events across the United Kingdom and have a dedicated phone number for people to get in touch 0300 222 1122
And Home Instead is offering support locally as they host a free Family Dementia Workshop on Thursday, May 22 from 10am-1.30pm at Millercare’s showroom, 2-6 Huddersfield Road, Oldham.
The workshop aims to help raise awareness and support family carers of those with Alzheimer’s or any other form of Dementia.
For more information or to book your place call 01457 874566 or email debra.sparks@homeinstead.co.uk
Home Instead offers tailored services for older people seven days a week ranging from an hour’s home help through to 24/7 palliative care, and they specialise in Alzheimer’s and Dementia support.
Their nationwide network includes more than 150 offices and was recently named as the number one provider for quality elderly care by health care experts, Laing & Buisson.
For more information about Dementia Awareness Week visit www.alzheimers.org.uk
To find out more about Home Instead and their services, please call 01457 874566 or visit their office at 113-115 High Street, Uppermill, on the first floor above the former Spar shop. You can also visit their website: www.homeinstead.co.uk/oldham
Meanwhile, find out more about dementia by visiting members of the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Communities team as they run a stall at the popular Uppermill market on Wednesday, May 21 from 10am-14pm.
The team will be joined by Healthwatch to offer information, advice, someone to talk things through with and support and encouragement to anyone affected by dementia.
And two consultations have been booked for Wednesday, June 4 in the Civic Hall Council Chamber in Uppermill. Join us to find out more and have your say.
14.00 – 16.00 People living with dementia and their carers/partners
17.00 – 19.00 Owners/managers of Uppermill businesses and services
For more information about either event or to confirm your place at the consultation please email DFCGM@alzheimers.org.uk or phone 0161 962 4788.
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