Precious Gems launched her dementia awareness event at the Halliwell UCAN center, 30-9-2016. This event featured talks from Michelle Kipling, a dementia Champion on behalf of the Alzheimer’s society. She enlightened the participants on what dementia is and what dementia is not.
Also there was a presentation by Dr Ana L. Borges da Costa, a lecturer at Bolton University, she talked about the benefit of Circle dancing in dementia. She also lead some of the participants on a circle dancing for dementia tester session.
Participants had a great time and there was questions and answers.
This event was made successful because of huge support from Halliwell neighbourhood management, Bolton CVS, BCDP, ambition for aging, Bolton Council and Bolton university
Further awareness events will be announced in due course
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