About this Event
Join us in person for this free, three-hour session delivered by Brighton & Hove Public Health.
Who is this session for?
The session is for anyone who works with, supports or provides services to older people, including local businesses, community and voluntary organisations, and public services.
Overview
This friendly and informative session explores how we can all help make Brighton & Hove a more age and dementia friendly city, supporting people to age well and live healthy, active and independent lives.
The session takes a broad look at ageing and the changes and barriers people may experience as they get older. It includes practical ways to make services, information and environments more inclusive and accessible.
Dementia is covered as part of the session, with signposting to further dementia training opportunities.
Duration
3 hours
What will you learn?
During the session, you will explore:
- Ageism and how we can challenge it
- How to make online information and physical environments more accessible
- Changes that can happen as we age, including changes to sight, hearing and mobility
- Social and psychological aspects of ageing
- Dementia and where to find further information and training
- Practical ways we can all contribute to a more age and dementia friendly Brighton & Hove
Come along, meet others and discover practical steps we can all take to make Brighton & Hove a more inclusive and supportive place to age.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Road, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
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