Living with dementia – lets talk about it.  Saturday 25 October, 2.00 – 5.00, Community Centre, Adephi Grove, Portobello

All welcome

Please join us to start the conversation over tea and cakes, about how we can work together to improve understanding, reduce stigma and explore what Portobello can do to help people with dementia live well in the community.

Opened by Cllr. Maureen Child, the afternoon includes:

Quiz: myths and facts about dementia
Talks by James McKillop and Agnes Houston, international speakers with dementia.
Local carer’s experience.
Launch: ‘How you can help’ leaflet.
Having your say– exploring ideas for action
Art exhibition.
Information.

No tickets needed. Organised by the Dementia Friendly Portobello
Steering Group. Contact: Teresa Straczynski, Dementia Adviser,
Alzheimer Scotland at 0131 662 1204 or tstracznski@alzscot.org