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Understanding Dementia
Session Overview
This session will help you gain an understanding of what to expect as dementia advances. Learning includes:
- What is dementia – find out about the different types
- What range of symptoms can it cause
- Changes in perception – how we see the world
- Improving communication
- Tips on how to help with eating and drinking and distress
- Understanding Sundowning and Delirium
- Supporting through signposting (list of support organisations)
Details
- Length: 2hrs
- Suitable for: Unpaid carers (family/friend). This session is mainly geared towards family carers to help them in their caring role. If you are a professional who wishes to attend in a personal capacity or are attending so that you can better support family carers, then this session will also be suitable for you.
- Delivered: In person
- Funding: Only people who live in Cheshire East can attend these sessions for free.
Cost
- Funded: No cost to people who live in Cheshire East.
- Cost: For those living outside of Cheshire East, please email info@eolp.org.uk for further infromation
Session Dates
For those living in Cheshire East only
- Wednesday, 9th September 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at the Council Chamber, Poynton Civic Hall, Park Lane, Stockport SK12 1RB. (There is a pay and display carpark nearby.)
- Tuesday, 15th September 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at The Elms, Elm Drive Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4EH
- Thursday, 8th October 2026, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, New Life Church (Danesford Community Centre), West Rd, Congleton, CW12 4EY, Free parking available on site.
In Partnership with Cheshire East Carers' Hub and Congleton and Holmes Chapel Care Community (CHOC)
Location
Wednesday 9th September 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Council Chamber, Poynton Civic Hall, Park Lane, Stockport SK12 1RB. - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2UtdeyACCrrGrLdeA
Parking: There is a pay and display carpark nearby.
Tuesday 15th September 2026
1:00 pm am - 3:00 pm
The Elms Care Home, Elm Drive Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4EH - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pU3e3a7Q2HGqDHS46
Thursday 8th October 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
New Life Church (Danesford Community Centre), West Rd, Congleton, CW12 4EY - https://maps.app.goo.gl/e8RepqRTn6ZKV2kM6
Parking: free parking available on site
Bespoke Booking
We would love to work with you, contact us to explore a bespoke session for your organisation.