SOUTH Gloucestershire is marking 2018s Dementia Action Week, with a programme of events and activities across the region.
The goal of Dementia Action Week (DAW) is to encourage people to take action to improve the lives of those affected by dementia, working to create a dementia-friendly society where those with dementia do not feel excluded.
Taking place from May 21 to 27, DAW events include a special tea party at Cambrian Green Day Services on Thursday, an Alzheimer’s Society’s sing-along afternoon at Avon Valley Railway also on Thursday.
On Friday, a new programme of dementia-friendly swimming continues at Filton Leisure Centre (Dolphin Pool).
Called Swim Relief, it takes place every Friday morning from 11am to 12pm, followed by refreshments from 12pm to 1pm.
Cllr Ben Stokes, cabinet member for adult care in South Gloucestershire, said: “In the UK, one person is diagnosed with dementia every three minutes, of whom many feel helpless and excluded.
"This year, Dementia Awareness Week has been renamed Dementia Action Week, and we're calling on everyone to take action to improve the everyday lives of people affected by dementia.
"There are lots of events and activities taking place across South Gloucestershire throughout the week where you can find out about the support and advice that is available in the area.”
For more information about dementia support in South Gloucestershire visit www.southglos.gov.uk/dementia
For more information about dementia awareness week visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/DAW
or www.alzheimers-brace.org/dementia-awareness-week-2018
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