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An Interactive Session on Dementia and Brain Health

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An Interactive Session on Dementia and Brain Health as part of Dementia Action Week

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK is revolutionising the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. To celebrate Dementia Action Week, Dr Jenny Bell PhD, a community speaker for Alzheimer’s Research UK, will be talking to the Hastings Age Friendly Communities about the research projects being funded by the charity and the progress being made in understanding the diseases that cause dementia. She will also share why 2024 was an exciting turning point in the journey towards a cure. Join us for an interarctive session on brain health and the steps we can take to reduce our risk of developing dementia.

When
May 20, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Central Hall
Bank Buildings
Station Road
Hastings, TN34 1NG
United Kingdom

Events

Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.

Jackson Hall
8 December 3:00PM
To 8 December 4:00PM

Completion of this course will enable you to:
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider
• Be able to assess an incident
• Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty that is choking
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty that is in shock
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Please note: There is a £50 charge for this course.

Jackson Hall
10 December 9:30AM
To 10 December 4:00PM

Come and try out this informal seated exercise session, plus refreshments and an opportunity find out more about local Age-Friendly activities.

Central Hall
11 December 11:30AM
To 11 December 12:30PM

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