A FREE public information evening to help create a dementia-inclusive community will be held in Clonakilty on Tuesday March 10th at 6pm.

The event, which will take place at Fernhill House Hotel will offer practical guidance on small, everyday actions that can make a meaningful difference to people with dementia and their families.

The West Cork Dementia Inclusive Project, in partnership with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign is inviting residents, businesses, community groups and clubs across Clonakilty to learn about the practical steps they can take to support members of the community with dementia.

Throughout the evening, attendees will hear from dementia experts and local service providers, who will speak about dementia, how it can affect people and the supports available in the West Cork area.

Representatives from community organisations will also be there to share information, advice and practical ways the community can work together to create a more inclusive environment for those living with dementia.

Sinead Crowley, the Dementia Inclusive Project Worker for West Cork, will lead the information evening. She said that the event ‘brings the Clonakilty community together to learn more about dementia and the small, meaningful steps we can all take to support our friends, neighbours, and customers who may be living with the condition.’

Dr Tim Dukelow, Consultant Geriatrician with HSE South West said that ‘Increased awareness and community support can significantly improve quality of life for people living with dementia.’