The Cedars Care Home invites the community to a free Parkinson’s Awareness Afternoon
Guests are invited to a free informative talk on Parkinson’s with expert speakers from our local community.
The Cedars Care Home in Bourne is inviting members of the local community to a Parkinson’s Awareness Afternoon on the 22nd April at 2pm.
Guests are invited to a free informative talk on Parkinson’s with expert speakers from our local community. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to seek signposting for support; all accompanied by home-made refreshments.
Parkinson's is a disease in which nerve cells that deliver the neurotransmitter dopamine to other cells are reduced in numbers. As cell death spreads to ever larger parts of the brain more centers are affected. This results in an aggravation of motor and non-motor disorders. Following a reduction in dopamine levels there are many non-motor symptoms which can precede the onset of motor Parkinson's disease for many years.
On the day, guests will also have the chance to meet the team at the home and to discuss any questions they might have about care.
Senior General Manager Rebecca Aldred said: “We want to help and support relatives, friends, neighbours and members of our local community in any way that we can. Parkinson’s Disease can be quite lonely and frightening, and the more understanding we have the better. Our team here at The Cedars Care Home are always available to provide support and advice about care to anyone who needs it. If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in for a tour and a cup of tea, our doors are always open.”
The Cedars Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. The Cedars Care Home provides residential care, nursing care and palliative care for 56 residents from respite care to long term stays.