The REAL Picture
insight into daily life for a mother, her daughter and how the two attempt to make sense of the changes in their lives caused by the arrival of dementia. Glimpses into their coping methods, as well as the difficulties encountered with the introduction of carers into their home, can be seen. The public are invited to view these personal photographs and engage in the issues surrounding social care as we become a nation that has increasingly high life expectancies and yet the way older people are cared for continues to be a concern. The exhibition also includes a short video featuring the mother and daughter that was broadcast by London Live, and there will also be an opportunity to share your own thoughts on dementia and Social Care.
The exhibition is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and the Elephant Trust. Citizens UK, who are campaigning for better Social Care, are our exhibtion partners.
Exhibition
Visit us:
Dementia Awareness Week
18 - 22 May 2015, Monday - Friday, 11am-1pm
Every day from 11am–12pm in the reception area there will be information stands about dementia and the local support available, run by Enfield Carers and, on 19 May, the Alzheimer's Society. There will also be a daily 12–1pm Dementia Friends event in the atrium where you can learn more about dementia and find out how to make our community more dementia-friendly. These will be run by photographer Annemarie Anang, who is also a Dementia Friends Champion. All are welcome.
If you would like more information on Dementia Friends or would like to reserve a place, go to www.dementiafriends.org.uk or just turn up on the day.
Educational workshop focusing on dementia, delirium and mental health
workshop will take place on 20 May, 8.30am–4pm, lecture theatre, tower, level-1. The workshop will cover dementia, delirium and mental health. If you would like to attend contact Nordeya.Gilbert@nhs.net. or Konstantinos.Tasopoulos@nhs.net
There will be a cake stall on 20 May, 12pm–2pm – come along and sample some delicious cakes.
For more informtion on dementia please go to www.alzheimers.org.uk.
Address:
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
The exhibition is located in the atrium.
Directions: Visit hospital website: www.northmid.nhs.uk
Exhibition Opening Hours: 10am - 7pm.
Exhibition Events:
Elizabeth Anang was diagnosed with dementia in March 2013 shortly after her husband passed away. After witnessing the effects that poor care had on her mother, her daughter Annemarie Anang moved in with her soon afterwards to become her full-time carer and began to capture with her camera, the changes and challenges they went through in an attempt to understand and support her mothers needs.
'Mum, Dementia & I' is a photography exhibition that explores the reality of living with dementia. It gives an intimate
Mum, Dementia & I
Annemarie Anang
7 January - Extended till 6 June 2015
