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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)
In Partnership with:
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
- Tuesday, 10th November 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Knutsford and District Community Hospital, Bexton Road, Knutsford WA16 0BT. Free parking available on site.
- Wednesday, 17th February 2027, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Nantwich Methodist Church, Hospital Street, nantwich, CW5 5RP. Parking: There are pay and display carparks nearby.
Location
Tuesday 10th November 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Knutsford and District Community Hospital, Bexton Road, Knutsford WA16 0BT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZeBUXtFnPXHQ3UDu8
Parking: Free parking available on site.
Wednesday, 17th February 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm,
Nantwich Methodist Church, Hospital Street, Nantwich, CW5 5RP
https://maps.app.goo.gl/McxtFk6E1QfuSMwt5
Parking: There are pay and display carparks nearby.
Bespoke Booking
We would love to work with you, contact us to explore a bespoke session for your organisation.