East Hampshire Dementia Festival – Friday 10th March 2023
Visitors to the East Hampshire Dementia Festival will be able to get the best advice free of charge on how to help their loved ones live well with dementia. The annual event is a showcase of the help and support that’s available for families touched by the condition. It is run in partnership between EHDC and Petersfield Dementia Friends and will be held on 10 March, 10am-3.30pm at Petersfield Festival Hall.
The event includes opportunities to speak to people who can offer you practical, real-life guidance, complete with the chance to ask questions about your own situation. As well as presentations by professionals there will be around 30 local businesses and charities offering services that will help you and your family.
Presentations on the day:
Legal advice from K J Cox Solicitors
10–10.30am and 1.30pm-2pm
KJ Cox is a legal firm based in Bordon that will give easy-to-understand legal advice on power of eternity and how to manage your finances following a dementia diagnosis
10.45–11.15am
Presented by Dr Bibawy the talk will offer support to older people who are experiencing mental health and memory problems
12-12.30pm and 2.15-2.45pm
This session offers support for those who care for people with dementia. This is your chance to ask questions on what support is out there for you as a carer.
12.45– 1.15pm
Andover Mind provides support across Hampshire to people living with dementia and their carers.
As well as great advice, the event will offer activities suitable for people with dementia, such as music and crafts, and a chance to meet and chat with people who share similar experiences.
Come for the information and stay for the great atmosphere and fun, dementia-friendly activities, such as:
- Memory Café, serving free refreshments
- Nostalgic music with ‘South Downs Ukeleles’
- Petersfield Dementia Choir
- Support and advice to stay safe and well
- Information and practical advice from 30+ organisations
Get in touch
To find out more contact Callum Christie or Hannah Robbins at East Hampshire District Council – Callum.Christie@easthants.gov.
