Dementia Roadshow tour visits Wales to provide lifeline to local families

With more than 43,614 people estimated to be living in Wales with dementia, Alzheimer's Society's Roadshow is an essential service which will provide much needed information and advice about the condition.

The vehicle, funded by Tesco, will be touring Wales in October and November. People who are currently living with dementia, are worried about a friend or relative's memory, or just have questions about the condition are encouraged to drop by with no appointment necessary.  This is the third Dementia Community Roadshow visit to Wales. In the first and second visits we reached over 3,975 people of these 675 people came aboard the vehicle.

Carol Anne Jones, Area Manager Wales, Alzheimer's Society, says:

'We are delighted that the Dementia Community Roadshow is back in Wales and we hope as many people as possible will take advantage of this vital free information service. The Roadshow really is pioneering as it helps us reach out to communities, tackle stigma by raising awareness of the condition and encourage people who are worried about their memory to visit their GP.'

Michael Kissman, Community Director at Tesco says:

'With stores all over Wales we're extremely proud to help Alzheimer's Society raise awareness of dementia. The Roadshow is part of the legacy from our Charity of the Year partnership with the society and we hope that it contributes to building a better future for people with dementia.'

People can find out when the Dementia Community Roadshow will be visiting their local area by visiting alzheimers.org.uk/roadshow

Together Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland were Tesco Charity of the Year 2011, which raised over £7.5million to help people live better with dementia. As well as the Roadshow, the money raised through the partnership funds new research and dementia support professionals to help those living with the condition.

Dementia and diagnosis rates for Wales alzheimers.org.uk/dementiamap

The Roadshow is visiting the following Tesco stores in Wales:

• Culverhouse Cross Tesco Extra in Cardiff on Tuesday 23 October and Wednesday 24 October between 10 am and 4pm
• Penarth Tesco in Cardiff on Thursday 25 October between 10 am and 4pm
• Swansea City Centre, the entrance to Castle Square, Princess Way, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 October, between 10am and 4pm
• Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 November between 10am and 4pm
• Ystradgynlais Welfare Hall, Brecon Road, on Tuesday 6 November between 10am and 4pm
• Colwyn Bay Celtic Winter Fayre on Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 November between 10am and 5.30pm
• Caernarfon South Road Tesco on Tuesday 13 November between 10am and 4pm
• Mold on Wednesday 14 November between 10am and 4 pm
• Wrexham Tesco Extra, Crescent Road, on Thursday 15 November between 10am and 4 pm
• Welshpool Tesco, Smithfield Road, on Friday 16 November between 10am and 4pm
• Haverfordwest Tesco Extra in West Wales on Tuesday 20 November between 10am and 4pm
• Pembroke Dock Tesco, London Road, Wednesday 21 November between 10am and 4pm
• Carmarthen Tesco Extra, Morfa Lane, Thursday 22 November between 10am and 4pm
• Llanelli Tesco Extra in West Wales on Friday 23 November between 10am and 4pm
• Pontardawe Tesco in Neath on Monday 26 November between 10am and 4pm
• Bridgend Tesco Extra, Cowbridge Road, Tuesday 27 November, between 10am and 4pm
• Pontypridd Tesco on Wednesday 28 November from 10am and 4pm
• Merthyr Tydfil Station Yard Tesco Extra, Beacons Place, on Thursday 29 November from 10am and 4pm
• Risca Tesco Extra in Gwent on Friday 30 November between 10am and 4pm