A DEMENTIA awareness event will take place at a care home in Thorrington tomorrow.

Neil Mapes, of Dementia Adventure, will give practical tips for people caring for dementia sufferers, explain how memories are lost and give guidance on how to overcome communication barriers.

Dementia affects 820,000 people in the UK.

The free event is at Silversprings care home, Tenpenny Hill, on November 26, from noon to 3pm.

For details on the session, call Julie Dennis on 01206 931318 or you can e-mail Julie.Dennis@careuk.com