We are delighted to be bringing the virtual dementia experience to a number of locations across the UK during August in collaboration with Training 2 Care.
The dementia experience allows a person with a healthy brain to experience what life might be like for a person living with dementia.
Supported by medical research, the experience, which takes place on a state-of-the-art ‘dementia bus’, uses technology to replicate the sensory changes associated with dementia. Participants wear googles, headphones and spiky insoles. They are then asked to perform everyday tasks but with distorted vision, loud noises and sensory overload which recreate what it’s like to have dementia.
The tour is kicking off at Home Instead Stockport on August 6th and will visit a number of offices throughout the month.
The tour schedule
August 6th – Home Instead Stockport
August 7th – Home Instead Wirral
August 8th – Home Instead Tamworth
August 9th – Home Instead Sheffield
August 12th – Home Instead Eastbourne
August 13th – Home Instead Maidstone
August 14th Home Instead Chingford
August 15th – Home Instead Norwich
August 16th – Home Instead Cambridge
August 20th– Home Instead South East Northumberland
August 22nd – Home Instead Wetherby & North Leeds
August 23rd– Home Instead Harrogate, Ripon and Thirsk
August 27th – Home Instead Southampton
August 28th – Home Instead Bristol North (AM)
August 28th – Home Instead Bath & West Wilts (PM)
August 29th – Home Instead Swindon
August 30th – Home Instead Maidenhead
The immersive experience is followed by a debrief to understand what you have just experienced as well as useful tips and strategies to make the world a better place for people living with dementia.
The unique insight offered by the dementia experience makes it ideal for anyone who has a family member or friend living with dementia or comes into contact with people living with the condition.
Speaking about the tour, Martin Jones MBE, CEO UK & International of Home Instead said, “We have many clients living with dementia across the country and do
everything we can to support those clients and their families. We want to educate people about this condition. The more people who understand dementia, the better.
“Well done to our franchise teams who are taking part and supporting this initiative – we look forward to hearing their feedback.”
For more information on locations and tickets to attend the Virtual Dementia Tour, contact 01376 573999 or email [email protected]