Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of Dementia and the small things you can do to make a difference. Please join us. Date: 24th October 2019
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Duration: 1 hour Venue: The Cedarwood Trust, Avon Avenue, Meadow Well, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7QT. Wheelchair Accessible: YES FREE tea or coffee on arrival Contact Name: Cherri Bray-Bowden Contact Details: 0191 259 0245 / cherri@cedarwoodtrust.co.uk What is a Dementia Friend? A Dementia Friend is somebody that learns about dementia so they can help their community. Too many people affected by dementia feel that society fails to understand the condition they live with. Dementia Friends help by raising awareness and understanding, so that people living with dementia can continue to live in the way they want. What does a Dementia Friend do? Dementia Friends help people living with dementia by taking actions - both big and small. These actions don’t have to be time-consuming. From visiting someone you know with dementia to being more patient in a shop queue, every action counts! Dementia Friends can also get involved with things like volunteering, campaigning or wearing a badge to raise awareness. Who can be a Dementia Friend? Everyone! Dementia Friends is open to anyone who wants to help people with dementia in their community. Links Dementia Friends: Website | Facebook | Twitter
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