Interactive dementia friendly day in North Somerset
An interactive, fun and supportive day out for families in North Somerset whose lives are affected by dementia will be held on Saturday June 18 in North Somerset.
The event is being organised by the Kubiak Dementia Foundation as a free event and is an opportunity for families, carers and anyone living with dementia or affected by the condition to relax in a safe and friendly environment enjoying activities and a chance to meet others from North Somerset whose lives are affected by dementia.
The event will be held in the Garden Room Wing of Penny Brohn UK in Chapel Hill, Pill from 10.30am to 3.30pm and will include light refreshments, nutrition talks, validation techniques explained, arts and crafts, activities, nature walks, animal interaction, music and tasters for reflexology, healing and hand massage.
A successful event was organised pre-Covid by Clevedon based Kubiak Dementia Foundation but other planned events had to be cancelled due to lockdown restrictions.
Victoria Kubiak set up the foundation in January 2019. Her husband George, who died in June last year, was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia in 2010 and her family found it difficult to find safe and supportive places for a family day out where his behaviour was understood.
She said: “Our event before Covid-19 hit showed how much need there is in the North Somerset area for support. Families enjoyed having a moment of calm, various activities or just being able to share experiences.
“The event is open to people with dementia, their families of all generations, friends and carers.”
The Kubiak Family set up the Foundation as a legacy to George who has taught them so much about life through his dementia world.
Find out more by coming along to the event from 10.30 am to 3.30pm on Saturday June 18. If you have any questions or would like to let the organisers know of your attendance, please do so through email to info@kubiakdementiafoundation.co.uk or by telephone 01275 876688. Further information can be found at www.kubiakdementiafoundation.co.uk.
