Across West Sussex during this year’s Dementia Action Week there are several events to choose from for people to attend. The week that runs from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th May, gives the opportunity for people to attend and meet up with representatives from Alzheimer’s Society together with a number of partner organisations. This year’s theme is very much around diagnosis and encouraging individuals and their families to seek a timely diagnosis to try and avoid reaching crisis point.
If you want to find out more about dementia, whether that be for yourself or someone you know, pop in to one (or more) of the events set up to mark Dementia Action Week. There will be someone friendly there to answer any questions you have. There is no need to book to attend, just turn up when you can.
Complete the symptoms checklist
The Alzheimer’s Society have put together a checklist if you’re worried about yourself or someone close to you. Complete the symptoms checklist and show it to a GP or health professional. You can fill in the checklist online or print it out and complete offline.
For further information regarding the events please contact Tim Wilkins at Alzheimer’s Society tim.wilkins@alzheimers.org.uk or call 07801 136212.
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Helpline on 0333 150 3456.
Drop in events
MONDAY 13TH MAY
Horsham Library 10am to 1pm
Information about dementia and the services available both locally and nationally. Sussex Libraries are launching ‘The new Reading Well for Dementia booklist’ at Horsham Library that morning.
MONDAY 13TH MAY
Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Sensory Walk provided by Borde Hill team along with a Q&A with the Borde Hill Garden Experts to finish in the Marquee. Free refreshments.
TUESDAY 14th MAY
‘Good Morning Tuesday Club’, Downview Hall, East Wittering, PO20 8NS 10am to 12 noon
A free drop in club especially for those who want a bit of company. Fun activities, Tea, Coffee, Cake and good company. Alzheimer’s Society staff will be on hand to answer any questions around dementia and the services available locally.
WEDNESDAY 15th MAY
RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Pulborough, 10.30am to 2.30pm
Alzheimer’s Society stand on site to offer information about dementia and the services available both locally and nationally.
THURSDAY 16th MAY
Invitation to an African and Caribbean Health and Wellbeing event at Broadfield Community Hall, Crawley 11.30am to 3.30pm
A Health and Wellbeing event with a number of partner organisations attending, focusing on supporting and informing the African and Caribbean community.
THURSDAY 16th MAY
Nymans National Trust Garden information stand, 10.30am to 3pm
Alzheimer’s Society stand on site to offer information about dementia and the services available both locally and nationally.
FRIDAY 17th MAY
Age UK Laburnum Centre, Bognor Regis, 12.30pm to 3.30pm
13 health and social care organisations attending to meet with the members of the community, including the Prevention Assessment Team providing mini health and blood pressure checks.
FRIDAY 17th MAY
Waitrose Horsham, 10am to 2pm
Alzheimer’s Society stand on site to offer information about dementia and the services available both locally and nationally.
SUNDAY 19th MAY
Warnham Park Garden Party and Cream Tea, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon of Live Music, a Cream Tea, Raffle, Museum Tours, ‘Bake off’ competition and a Garden Party with the Horsham ‘Singing for the Brain’ group performing live.
