The Dementia Bus is coming to Tamworth!

Home Instead at Lichfield, Tamworth & North Warwickshire, are raising awareness of dementia in the community by hosting the “Dementia Bus” in Thursday 8^th August . This is an immersive training experience designed to simulate the effects of dementia. It was created to help those that care, healthcare professionals, and family members understand what it’s like to live with dementia.

The experience aims to promote empathy and improve the quality of care provided to individuals with dementia. The primary goal of the dementia bus is to educate people about the realities of living with dementia, fostering greater empathy and improving care practices. The dementia bus will provide:

• Simulating Environment: Delegates enter this specially designed space that has been altered to simulate the sensory and cognitive impairments associated with dementia. This can include changes to lighting, sounds, and physical obstacles.
• Sensory Alterations: Participants may wear special glasses, headphones, gloves, and other equipment that distort their senses. These devices can simulate visual impairment, auditory hallucinations, and reduced tactile sensation.
• Tasks and Activities: During the tour, participants are asked to complete everyday tasks such as sorting items, dressing, or finding objects. These tasks are made deliberately challenging to mimic the confusion and frustration that people with dementia often experience.

How can I book a space, and how much does it cost?

Home Instead, Lichfield, Tamworth and North Warwickshire are subsidising the ticket cost as a way of supporting the local campaign for awareness of dementia.

The Dementia bus will be at the Sacred Heart Church in Tamworth B77 2EA, on Thursday 8^th August.

It will be running from 13:30-16:30

There are 16 only spaces, so be quick!