Dementia Awareness Week: Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Offers Support and Guidance

During Dementia Awareness Week, Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is emphasizing the help it provides to people living with dementia. The organization is hosting regular support groups for individuals with dementia and their families or carers in a secure and welcoming environment. The groups are designed to provide a safe space for people to share their experiences and receive support. In addition to the support groups, Age UK's expert team will be available to answer any questions at the Dementia, Hearing & Sight Loss Event on Wednesday at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury.

Key Takeaways:

• Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin offers regular dementia support groups in various locations, including Copthorne, Monkmoor, Pontesbury, Ketley Bank, Donnington, Bishop's Castle, and Whitchurch, to provide a safe and welcoming environment for people with dementia and their families.
• The organization's Dementia Support Groups aim to help individuals live as well as possible with dementia and offer opportunities for people to share experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.
• Age UK provides a dementia respite service in Withywood, Shrewsbury, which offers carers a chance to take a break while knowing their loved one is being cared for by qualified professionals and experienced volunteers.
• The charity has produced three free information guides for people with dementia and their families, which can be obtained from the charity's office, by calling 01743 233123, or by visiting ageukstww.org.uk.
• The guides cover topics such as living with dementia, explaining the condition and the support available.

Statistics:

• 44% of people in Shropshire are over the age of 50.
• Shropshire is expected to have more than 15,000 people aged over 85 by 2030.

Sources:

• This is an in-house article without external references.