Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Ash U3A has invited all local U3A's to two talks by Dave Durant at The Ash Centre, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 5DP on Tuesday March 20th 2012, 12.15-3pm
Dave Durant was until recently a learning advisor to Warwickshire County Council delivering specialist training on dementia to their staff (including care home and domiciliary care workers). He has given his talks to many U3A's and similar organisations.
There will be two sessions. During the first (12.15-1), Dave will concentrate on dementia as a physical illness and cover the prevalence of dementia and problems with accurate/early diagnosis, myths about dementia, the main types of dementia, primary causes, what we can do to reduce our risk of developing the various dementias, early symptoms of dementia (a checklist), current drug treatments and research into new treatments.
There will be a break for lunch from 1.00-1.45pm (approx.). Members are advised to bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee etc will be provided. During the second session (2-3) Dave will look at dementia and how it affects people's lives – including families and carers.
Admission is free as Dave is not charging for his time but has asked that a collection be made for The Alzheimer’s Society. Please phone Win Paine on 01252 327490 to reserve a place.
