A LOCAL authority care home is the first in Ceredigion to offer Dementia Friend Champions to support its residents and their families.

The Dementia Friends Champion training courses are run by the Alzheimer’s Society across England and Wales to induct individuals as Dementia Friends Champions, to help people understand what it’s like to live with dementia, through one hour interactive information sessions.

Leonora King, Lizzie Fishburn and Nikki Binetti work in Bryntirion Resource Centre in Tregaron, and took part in the Dementia Friend Champions training in Carmarthen.

All three are now Dementia Friend Champions, who aim to improve understanding of dementia and the little things everyone can do to help those living with dementia.

Chella Borde from the Alzheimer’s Society said: “I was very impressed with the strong communication skills and enthusiasm shown by the group. I am delighted that they have decided to become Dementia Friend Champions and raise awareness in their communities.

"Anyone of any age can become a Dementia Friend and we hope that with such strong Dementia Friends Champions delivering Dementia Friend Information Sessions that more and more people will get involved.”