Alzheimer’s Society in Bootle urges people to unite against dementia
Alzheimer’s Society in Bootle is encouraging residents to take action and unite against dementia by finding out more about a condition, now the number one cause of death in the UK.
On Saturday 23 February charity staff will be hosting a dementia awareness talk and service showcase at the Kindfulness Café on Knowsley Road, Bootle.
The event aims to encourage local people to take actions, big or small, and make a real difference to people affected by dementia.
The awareness talk will take place from 11am and will be an opportunity to learn more about dementia, symptoms, risk factors and how to reduce your risk as well as some useful dementia dos and don’ts.
There will also be an opportunity to find out about local support services and the new Side by Side volunteer project. Staff will be on hand before and after the talk to give one-to-one support and information.
Linda Lawson, Information Worker for the local Alzheimer’s Society, said: “We’re calling on people in Bootle to take action and come along to our dementia awareness talk.
“In the UK, one person develops dementia every three minutes and almost everyone knows someone whose life has been affected. Yet too many people face the condition alone without adequate support.
“Whether you know someone with dementia or want to increase your knowledge, this event is definitely for you. There are so many myths and misunderstandings about this condition, our talk will give you the information you really need to know.”
She added: “So join us on Saturday 23 February to take action and unite against dementia and help people affected to feel included in their community and able to live the life they want.”
There are 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, with an estimated 4,600 of them in Sefton. Alzheimer’s Society is there for anyone affected by the condition.
The charity provides information and support. To find out more call your local office on 01704 539967 or visit alzheimers.org.uk