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Dementia Conversations in Sutton

Published on 10 September 2024 01:25 PM

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Age UK Sutton are working in collaboration with London Borough of Sutton to create opportunities for people living with Dementia and those caring for them to have their voices heard as part of the development of a Dementia Strategy in Sutton. The purpose of this work is to agree what we can do as a community to make Sutton a better place to live for people with Dementia and those who care for them.  

Dementia is a term that covers a range of progressive conditions which affect the brain. Each type of dementia prevents a person's brain cells (neurones) working properly in specific areas. 

Dementia describes common symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and problems with speech and understanding; and things can get worse over time. Symptoms can include mobility difficulties, problems with eating and swallowing along with an inability to identify people or places.

While dementia can affect anyone, it is more common in people over 65 years of age.

Why your views matter

The development of a really good strategy needs to consider the experiences of those who already live with the impact of Dementia. We want to understand the positive experiences you have had, what has made a positive impact to you at stages including pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and afterward while living with Dementia every day.

We also want to understand what experiences could have been better if things were different so that we have an opportunity to explore what that could look like in the future for others.

Age UK Sutton are running an in person  “In Conversation” session on Wednesday 18th September, in Central Sutton.  If you would like to find out more about how to participate then please do get in touch: (*Limited space available - booking is required)