HC-One’s Kings Court Care Home in Newark, Nottinghamshire, are set to host an information talk and session with a volunteer from the
Alzheimer’s Society in attendance to offer support and reassurance to members of their local community.
Kings Court, a residential and residential dementia care home, has invited members of the local community to attend their Alzheimer’s Society talk, and session which will take place at Kings Court Care Home on Friday 25th April from 11am – 12pm.
The home aims to become a dementia friendly home to showcase the support and residential and residential dementia care services Kings Court can offer to those living within the local community.
The idea to host the Alzheimer’s Society talk and session came following resident, Pat Longmate, expressing an interest to the care team at Kings Court about wanting to learn more about dementia following being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as she is at the beginning of her dementia journey and wants to be more informed on the subject.
The session aims to inform residents and the local community as well as help colleagues working at Kings Court to improve their knowledge and understanding further to be able to continue to provide the best possible care and services to residents living at Kings Court as well as enrich the lives of those living with dementia even further.
Everyone who attends the Alzheimer’s Society talk and session will receive a Dementia Friends badge and become a part of the Alzheimer's Society community.
The Alzheimer’s Society talk, and session hosted and ran by Shannon Wardle, a volunteer at the Alzheimer’s Society, will provide an opportunity for members of the local community to seek information, guidance and advice within a relaxed calm setting from highly skilled experts in dementia care.
The session will include Shannon providing information and insights into what it's like to live with dementia, discussing the different types of dementia and the science behind how different types of dementia can affect our brain and behaviours. The session will also include activities and case studies.
After the session the team at Kings Court can assist individuals with the information they require or help to sign post individuals to other available support services. Whilst listening to an informative talk and having a cup of tea or coffee with someone who understands, members of the local community can feel safe and supported to discuss their own or someone else’s dementia diagnosis and what this means for them and their future.
Attendees can receive answers to questions from health and social care professionals as well as share experiences and learn from other people who are living in similar situations.
Catherine Skorin, Front of House Manager at HC-One’s Kings Court Care Home, said:
“Our Alzheimer’s Society talk, and session is a friendly and informal event where members of the local community including those who have been diagnosed with dementia and those who are supporting those living with a dementia diagnosis are welcome to attend.
“The session ensures the home is well informed by external charities of what it is like to live with dementia and showcases that we are inclusive and proud to support those living with dementia at Kings Court.
“We want to create a safe environment where members of the local community can socialise and enjoy each other’s company, seek the advice and support they require; and learn more about dementia and the care we provide to those living with dementia at Kings Court Care Home.”
For more information on HC-One homes in your area visit
www.hc-one.co.uk/carehomes.