People across Highgate & Haringey now have the opportunity to learn more about dementia, thanks to a new programme of free Dementia Awareness Workshops from Bluebird Care.
The award-winning home care provider has committed to delivering workshops at 25 different locations across Highgate & Haringey over the next 12 months, helping local residents, community groups and organisations better understand dementia and how to support those living with the condition.
George Morris, Director of Bluebird Care Highgate & Haringey, said: "One in four people will be affected by dementia during their lifetime, which is why it's so important that we work with individuals, families and the wider community to make life easier for those living with the condition.
"Recent recommendations have highlighted the importance of continuing to raise awareness of dementia and creating more dementia-friendly communities.
"Through the specialist services we provide at Bluebird Care, we're determined to play our part by delivering these Dementia Awareness Workshops across Highgate & Haringey."
Bluebird Care Highgate & Haringey is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), placing it among a small number of London home care providers to achieve the regulator's highest rating.
The workshops are based on the principles of the Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Friends initiative, which aims to improve understanding, reduce stigma and create more inclusive communities for people living with dementia.
By increasing awareness across Highgate & Haringey, Bluebird Care hopes to encourage more people to recognise the signs of dementia, seek support earlier and help those living with the condition feel more connected within their local community.
George added: "The Bluebird Care team wants to meet as many people as possible and raise awareness of dementia, its effects and how, as a community, we can all better support people living with it."
Dementia in the UK
Around 900,000 people in the UK are currently living with dementia.
This figure is expected to reach 2 million by 2050.
Approximately 225,000 people develop dementia each year – around one person every three minutes.
One in six people aged over 80 is living with dementia.
Around 70% of care home residents have dementia or severe memory problems.
More than 40,000 people under 65 are living with dementia.
Over 25,000 people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities are affected.
Whether you're part of a community group, housing association, school, workplace or social club, or simply want to learn more about dementia, Bluebird Care Highgate & Haringey would be delighted to arrange a free workshop.
For more information or to book a Dementia Awareness Workshop in Highgate & Haringey, contact Nathan Hartley at NathanHartley1@bluebirdcare.co.uk.