A CHELMSFORD charity that works tirelessly in the fight against dementia has been awarded a generous pledge.

The Fowler Smith and Jones charitable trust awarded Dementia Adventure £3,000 to hold two Thinking Differently about Dementia seminars for family carers of patients.

The seminars will cover what dementia is, what it means to the individual, how patients can live well as well as covering communication methods.

Debbie Anderson, Dementia Adventure project leader, said: “This grant is really good news for people supporting someone living with dementia in Essex.

“It will allow us to run two training events for unpaid carers giving them the tools and information to support their loved one with dementia as well increasing confidence to enjoy nature-based activities.

“Keeping active, stimulating the brain and contact with nature can really help to improve health and well-being and can even delay and reduce symptoms of dementia.”

Additionally, participants will be shown how Dementia Adventure activities, holidays and short breaks have created opportunities for various physical and outdoor activity and how positive risk taking can benefit the individual.

There will also be a question and answer session as well as exploring what support is available locally.

Dates are yet to be announced, however, to register your interest in attending a training session, call 01245 237548 or email deborah@dementiaadventure.co.uk.