Stoke-on-Trent’s newly appointed Lord Mayor, Lyn Sharpe, shows her support on first day in office
The final event in an action-packed Dementia Action Week saw Home Instead, the Alzheimer’s Society, the NHS and many local dementia charities and organisations set out their information stands in the Potteries Shopping Centre in Hanley.
Visitors to the stands had the opportunity to find out and learn about the variety of services available to them in their area and in many cases gain assurances that there is support that can help them now and in the future.
As well as meeting the many shoppers visiting the event, Lyn Sharpe, Stoke-on-Trent’s new Lord Mayor joined us on her very first day in office. It was a great honour to gain her support for improving the lives of those affected by dementia.
Paul Edden, owner of Home Instead Newcastle and Stoke said “Getting an early diagnosis is important, and that’s the message we’ve been spreading when out in the community to mark Dementia Action Week. It might be that you or your loved one can get treatment to prevent it from progressing further. Or they might benefit from joining a local support group. Finding out at an early stage stands you in great stead to face the challenges of dementia together.”
If you would like to find out more about the various support groups and agencies in Newcastle under Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent or the support that Home Instead can provide for a loved one with dementia, please contact us on 01782 622330.