To coincide with Dementia Awareness Week (18-24 May 2015), on Wednesday 20 May 2015 from 12 – 3pm, Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) are hosting their fourth Annual Public Open Meeting. This free event will showcase work that is being undertaken locally to make our community dementia-friendly.
There will be an overview of local progress in the following areas:
- Becoming dementia-friendly in Dorset and Somerset
- Dementia-friendly GP Surgeries
- Home fire safety for people affected by dementia.
Alongside updates on the following creative community involvement projects:
- Intergenerational IT Club
- BUDI Orchestra
- Gardening
- Care Farming
Anyone interested in dementia-friendly communities is welcome to attend, for more information or to register for your free place:
Call us on: +44 (0)1202 962771
Book online at: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/budi-2015-open-public-meeting-dementia-friendly-communities-tickets-14377261777











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