Dementia Action Week 2019

This week is Dementia Action Week 2019. And throughout this week (and beyond) the Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging us all to raise awareness and take action by striking up a conversation with someone living with dementia.

Here at Hill & Hill we are passionate about supporting people living with dementia. From our reminiscence furniture to our dementia furniture, we are doing our part in promoting independence, health and well being in individuals with the condition. And this Dementia Action Week we are throwing ourselves behind the new initiative.

The Importance Of A Conversation

Research by the Alzheimer’s Society has shown that lots of people simply do not  know what to say when it comes to having a conversation with someone living with dementia. Yet, on the flip side of this, two-thirds of those living with the condition say they feel alone.

This is exactly why having a conversation with someone you know who is living with dementia is so important. To begin, it breaks down the barrier. You will soon find that the fear of not knowing what to day soon dissipates as you begin to talk. And, for that person, it is engagement that is hugely important to them.

Helpfully, the Alzheimer’s Society has also put together a few sentences to help you start the conversation. So if you are stuck for words, you’ve got a great starting point. What’s important is that you try. Whether it’s your neighbour, someone you know out in the community, a relative or a friend – this week (and beyond!) take some time to check in and start a conversation. It’s good to talk!

Dementia Furniture From Hill & Hill Design

Independence, mobility and normality is so important for individuals living with dementia. At Hill & Hill design we make it our mission to help those living with the condition live as well as possible in care homes through our dementia furniture. If you would like to know more about how we can help, please get in touch with us today. Alternatively, if you would like to know more about Dementia Action Week and what you can do to help, head on over to the Alzheimer’s Society website for more information.