Leeds care home hosts free Dementia talk
In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community, Barchester’s Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds is hosting a free Understanding Dementia Talk on 3rd of March 2pm – 3pm and is inviting members of the community to attend.
Special guest Craig Colligan, Dementia Nurse Specialist, who is specially trained in dementia care from Barchester Healthcare, will deliver the talk which will cover topics such as how to spot the first signs of dementia, how to get a diagnosis and how to look after your loved one living with dementia.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A during and at the end of the session. People are being encouraged to go along to Cookridge Court Care Home on March 3 for 2pm.
Deputy Manager, Vicki Foster, said: “We want to help and support relatives, friends and members of our local community who have loved ones who are living with dementia.
"We are inviting everyone to come along and listen to our talk to raise awareness of the condition and to help give people some information and coping strategies.
"Please RSVP to [email protected] or give us a call if you would like to attend.”
Cookridge Court Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Cookridge Court provides dementia care, residential care and respite care.