Talk & Q&A: Dementia Awareness in the Arts

A talk and Q&A exploring the relationship between the arts and dementia and the benefits they can provide each other.

Wed 23 March, 7-8pm // Turf Gallery

£FREE, refreshments provided.

Ashley Roberts, director of Dementia Inspired Ltd, will be delivering a talk and Q&A exploring the relationship between the arts and dementia and the benefits they can provide each other with. The talk will provide an insight into what dementia is an how being involved in the arts at any level can have a beneficial impact on those living with dementia.

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