Cardiff care home to help local people understand dementia

A care home in Cardiff is inviting the local community to learn more about dementia.

On Wednesday 22^nd November, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Llys Herbert, on Ty-Draw Road, is inviting members of the community to an event to understand the differences between aging and dementia. 

Aiming to raise awareness about the condition, ‘Typical signs of ageing or dementia? – Recognising and responding to the symptoms’, will provide an overview of normal ageing and how symptoms differ from dementia.

Led by Care UK dementia specialist, Alison Butler, the event will also explore the signs of dementia, as well as the differences between the three most common types of the condition.

Therisa Galazka, Home Manager at Llys Herbert, said: “As we get older, it is common to become more forgetful, whether that’s forgetting a name, or walking into a room and having no idea what we went there for. 

“In this special session, we’ll be discussing normal ageing and how this can differ from signs of a more serious condition. With extensive experience caring for those living with the condition, the team will also be on hand to share their expertise and advice.  

“We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to Llys Herbert for what we anticipate will be an incredibly helpful afternoon with Alison.”

Llys Herbert is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the home has its very own cinema, café and hair salon, and there is plenty of space – both indoors and out – for relaxation and recreation.