Local charities, headed up by Age UK Leicester-Shire and Rutland, will be hosting a range of events in Rutland this Dementia Action Week.

Running from 13 - 19 May, the annual initiative brings the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates and supporting those struggling with the disease.

Alzheimer's Society say: "Diagnosis is vital to give people access to the care, treatment and support they desperately need. Yet, incredibly, 1 in 3 people with dementia do not have a diagnosis.

"Now is the time to prioritise dementia, and that starts with prioritising diagnosis."

As such, the week-long Action Week is being promoted across the county, and a range of events designed to help those struggling with or caring for someone with dementia will go ahead in Uppingham and Oakham.

The schedule of events it as follows:

Dementia Information Event 

• Monday 13 May, 9.30am -1pm 
• Falcon Hotel Uppingham, LE15 9PY 
• Event organised by Uppingham Rotary, Uppingham Surgery and Patient Participation Group

Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) 

• Tuesday 14 May 
• Oakham
• Free taster sessions for those living with mild to moderate dementia
• Booking required
• Event organised by Age UK Leicester-Shire and Rutland

Memory café 

• Wednesday 15 May, 1.30 - 3.30pm 
• Taylor House, Johnson Road Uppingham, LE15 9RY
• An afternoon of reminiscence over a cup of tea and cake
• Open to those living with dementia and their carers
• Booking required
• Event organised by Age UK Leicester-Shire and Rutland

Time in Nature 

• Thursday 16 May, 10.30am - 12.30pm 
• Volunteer Training Centre, Oakham Road, Hambleton, LE15 8TL
• A chance to enjoy the natural outdoor environment with a walk on the reserve (weather permitting)
• Booking required
• Event organised by Age UK Leicester-Shire and Rutland and Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

Dementia Information Stand 

• Friday 17 May, 9.30am - 1pm 
• The Co-op, Burley Road, Oakham, LE15 7AA 
• Come along and find out more about Age UK services and the Admiral Nurse Team based in Rutland
• Event organised by Age UK Leicester-Shire and Rutland

For more information, call 07738820910 or email [email protected]