Free Dementia Advice Event in Sale: Join the Conversation

A care home in Sale is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.

On 19 February between 1:30–3:30 pm, Care UK’s Oakfield Croft on Oakfield, Sale will be holding a special session as part of The Big Dementia Conversation – a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and how it is possible to live well with the condition.

While awareness of dementia has improved, survey data from Care UK reveals families still face challenges when it comes to communicating with loved ones. Nearly four in 10 people (39%) said they avoid visiting relatives with dementia because of how difficult it can be, and nearly all of those polled (96%) feel communication barriers prevent meaningful interaction.

To help tackle these challenges, Care UK has launched The Big Dementia Conversation for the third year running, encouraging practical support and greater understanding for families and communities.

The ‘Staying Connected: a Guide to Dementia-Friendly Conversation’ session at Oakfield Croft will be led by Amber Williams, Customer Relations Manager. The event will explore practical ways to communicate more effectively with people living with dementia, while offering simple strategies to stay connected, reduce frustration, and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.

Roxanne Walsh, Home Manager at Oakfield Croft, said: “When dementia progresses and a relative begins to experience increasing cognitive impairment, it can be challenging for families and friends to know what to do or say.

“Many people find it difficult to communicate effectively with a loved one living with dementia or to connect sensitively when a family member becomes confused or disoriented. We want to change this, which is why we’re delighted to be taking part in The Big Dementia Conversation again by hosting our own free advice event.

“We encourage the local community to join us so that together we can build a more dementia-friendly Sale.”

In addition to the event, the Sale community can explore a newly launched online advice hub, which features in-depth conversations with families of people living with dementia alongside expert advice from Care UK’s specialists.

They can also obtain a free guide packed with practical tips designed to help relatives overcome communication barriers and interact more easily and confidently with loved ones living with the condition. To find out more, please visit careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.

Oakfield Croft provides residential, dementia, and short-term respite care and has been rated ‘good’ in all five areas by the Care Quality Commission. The home is designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilling lives while also promoting independence and incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies.

The layout of the home is configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and boasts facilities like a cinema, café, and hair and beauty salon.

For more information about Oakfield Croft and to book your place for the event, please call Amber on 0161 820 4019, email amber.williams@careuk.com, or visit careuk.com/oakfield-croft.