VISITORS to Brromsgrove Carnival will be able to experience life through the eyes of someone living with dementia.
Visiting Angels will be bringing their Dementia Experience Bus to the event in Sanders Park tomorrow (Saturday).
Kate Manners the owner of the company has been a resident in Bromsgrove for 25 years and is delighted to be bringing the bus back to her home town.
She said:: “We want as many people as possible to benefit from what is a truly eye opening experience.
“It is a 15 minute session during which time the person experiences what every day life is like through the eyes of someone with dementia.
“My registered manager who has been in the care Industry said she learned more from that 15 mins that she has from 20 years in care.
“I want to offer this free to the residents of Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas who living with and caring for someone with dementia.”
Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
To reserve your place, email: [email protected]
Alternatively, call 01562 541 775 or 0121 516 2882
What you need to know
• A signed waiver is required before taking part.
• Please arrive at the bus at least 5 minutes before your allocated time, as late arrivals may lose their place. This experience lasts 15 minutes.
• This is a FREE educational experience designed to build understanding and empathy – it is not an entertainment attraction
About Visiting Angels
Visiting Angels, the headline sponsors of Bromsgrove Carnival this year, believes care is about so much more than practical support, it is about helping people continue to live life with comfort, confidence and connection.
It povides high quality care at home, supporting individuals to remain in the place they know and love while still enjoying the routines, hobbies and relationships that matter most to them
