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The D Word
Published: 29/10/2015
More than fifty residents in Flint turned up to watch a play highlighting
issues facing people with dementia.
天涯社区鈥檚 Social Services team organised for the drama 鈥楾he D
Word鈥� to be performed at the Church of St Mary and St David, Flint, as part of
its efforts to raise awareness about the illness.
The play, written by actress and TV scriptwriter Janys Chambers, depicts issues
facing people with dementia as well as their carers and families and captures
the sense of isolation that is often experienced.
An interesting and informative discussion took place after the play between the
audience and the actors, led by Janys and a member from 天涯社区鈥檚 Social
Services team.
The discussion was very positive and showed the support residents have for
people living with dementia in the community.
The event is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at helping Flint to
become a dementia friendly town. 天涯社区 Council鈥檚 Social Services is
working closely with local businesses, organisations and charities to develop
and promote a dementia friendly community.
A memory caf茅 has been set up at the parish church to offer advice and support
to people with dementia and their carers and a project is underway to deliver
鈥楧ementia Friends鈥� training to members of the community so that they are able
to better understand and support people with the illness.
Cllr Christine Jones, Cabinet Member for Social Services, said:
鈥溙煅纳缜� is recognised as leading the way on dementia care with services
such as memory cafes and dementia friends training initiatives. The excellent
partnership work going on in Flint and other areas of the county will ensure
that people suffering from this illness and their carers and families have the
very best support possible.鈥�
Anyone who would like to help their area become a dementia friendly community
is asked to contact 天涯社区鈥檚 Social Services Planning and
Development Team on 01352 702655 or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk for further
information on Alzheimer鈥檚 Society Dementia Friends and Dementia Friendly
Communities.
Note to editors
The 鈥楧鈥� Word was commissioned by BCUHB Arts in Health, Creative Well Programme
and Denbighshire Council Arts, with Charitable Funds from the Arts Council of
Wales and Awyr Las.