LATEST EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
This page lists all current and upcoming events and activities. Dementia Care Experience and Workshops (DECEW) collaborates with other dementia organisations and dementia experts, not only in the United Kingdom but also in Africa and many other parts of the world, to raise dementia awareness, particularly in the black communities. Here you can find out more about any upcoming events, or you can also email us at events@decew.co.uk
NEXT EVENT
BOOK LAUNCH – April 2025
Title: Understanding Dementia and The Needs of People Living with Dementia: A Brief Focus on Nigeria
Exciting News! Our book launch is coming up in April (the date to be confirmed in the second week of February), and we could not be more thrilled. Promotion for the book begins in just two weeks. So, please mark your calendars. To find out more, contact us at events@decew.co.uk, info@decew.co.uk or chinno@decew.co.uk We hope everyone will enjoy the journey we have crafted.
This book, Understanding Dementia and The Needs of People Living with Dementia: A Brief Focus on Nigeria is a concise and informative guide designed to raise awareness about dementia, specifically within black and minority ethnic communities in the United Kingdom and across the African continent. The book aims to assist carers, service providers, and family members in understanding the unique needs of individuals living with dementia and how to support them effectively throughout their dementia journey.
The book was created to address the critical need for increased dementia awareness in ethnically diverse communities. Studies have shown that individuals from these communities are more likely to delay seeking help for dementia and other health-related issues. By providing a straightforward and culturally sensitive resource, the book encourages families to seek early diagnosis and treatment, and it promotes high-quality, person-centred care that respects cultural heritage and addresses specific challenges of the individual living with dementia.
The primary audience includes carers, healthcare providers, and family members within hard-to-reach communities in both rural and urban areas of Nigeria and other African countries. The book will be translated into major Nigerian languages such as Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, and eventually into other ethnic languages like Edo, Ibibio, and Tiv. Additionally, the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom is a key target audience, with insights from their participation in a small, randomised survey helping to shape the contents. Eventually, the book will expand to research more on the other African diasporas in the United Kingdom and across the globe. The book’s application is also compatible with any group. So, we hope you will support our efforts by getting your hands on a copy of the book.
Note:
This book does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Title: Understanding Dementia and The Needs of People Living with Dementia: A Brief Focus on Nigeria
DATE: Thursday, April 24th, 2025
TIME: 7 – 8.30 pm (BST) (Including Question and Answer)
VENUE: Online
If you have any questions, would like to sponsor us, or volunteer with us, please contact us at info@decew.co.uk and events@decew.co.uk. Visit our donations page if you want to help the organisation grow. Your donation enables us to continue our work to increase dementia awareness and understanding, particularly among the “ethnically diverse” communities and also the general public.
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