3 Dementia Health Event - The Oaks Surgery and Patient Voice [Update 1 - 29/11/13]

It is likely that most organisations could carryout their independent actions of support and service provision without recourse to a "dementia friendly community" group. However, in any town or village one aim of the DFC group is to promote awareness and information. It may be able to offer support where needed. 

The Dementia Health Event in Swanley's Clocktower Pavilion on Tuesday October 15th 2013 comprised two sessions of similar presentations of talks (and stalls) about dementia. The hall was packed for the first session when the  three speakers gave the following:

• an account of dementias in terms of their forms, symptoms, assessment, diagnosis,and treatment
• an account of the work of the Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services (ADSS)
• an account of a care organisation's approach to their work. 

A packed hall of residents and others listened and asked pertinent questions of the speakers. The talks touched many concerns and issues and the questions were answered fully.

The Oaks Surgery and Patient Voice (Patient Participation Group) are appreciatively congratulated on their efforts in organising and presenting the event.