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Dementia Action Alliance Faversham presents:
Faversham’s very first
Dementia
Awareness Day
Did you know dementia is not just about losing your
memory? And it’s not a natural part of ageing either…
All are welcome to a FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT to
learn more about a condition which currently affects over
850,000 people and 670,000 carers in the UK.
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015 - 10am – 2pm
Venue: Alexander Centre, Faversham
* Advice & Information * Resources * Research Talks *
* Relaxation Tasters * Dementia Friends Sessions *
* Activities to Share *
The event is being organised by Dementia Action Alliance for
Faversham. For more information, contact
alisoncarter@noplacelikehome.eu or 01795 597983
Dementia Awareness Day Participants
No Place Like Home provides bespoke later life support for
local Canterbury and Swale residents living with dementia.
Call 01795 597983 or see www.noplacelikehome.eu
Activity resources for older people, in particular those with
dementia and also adults with disabilities.
Call 01227362858 or see www.activitiestoshare.co.uk
Tassells have extensive experience in dealing with Continuing
Care cases. Call James Matthews or Ann Astbury on
01795 533 337 or see www.tassells-solicitors.co.uk
We are the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our
pioneering work focuses on prevention, treatment and cure.
Call 0300 111 5555 or see www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Carers' Support provides a voice and services which meets the
needs of all carers in Kent..
Call 01233 664393 or see www.carers-ashford.org.uk
We offer a variety of community services and day centre
services for older people in the Faversham area.
Call 01795 532766 or see www.ageuk.org.uk/faversham
Alzheimer's works to improve the quality of life of people
affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Call 01403 276649 or see www.alzheimers.org.uk
Our bookshop offers an extensive selection of dementia
publications and recommended reading lists.
Call 01227 782256 or see www.canterbury.ac.uk/bookshop
KCC libraries provide access to 'Pictures to Share' books
specifically designed for people affected by dementia .
Call 03000 41 31 31 or see www.kent.gov.uk
Care UK has been providing residential, nursing and day care
for people living with dementia for 30 years.
Call 0333 3218842 or see www.careuk.com
We offer free advice and support for older people and carers
to help keep you safe at home.
Call 0800 923 7000 or see www.kent.fire-uk.org
Through membership of the Faversham DAA we support
people living with dementia to be part of the community and
to continue to do daily and social activities.