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Step Into the World of Dementia – The Dementia Bus is Coming to Havant

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Home Instead Havant is bringing the Dementia Bus to the local community on Thursday 21st May, offering a powerful and immersive experience to help people better understand dementia.

📍 Location: Tesco Extra Havant, Solent Road, PO9 1TR
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
🎟 Booking: No appointment needed – just turn up

Hosted with the kind support of Tesco Extra Havant, this world-renowned mobile simulation unit delivers the Virtual Dementia Experience, a medically and scientifically designed programme that gives participants a unique insight into what it may feel like to live with dementia.

What to Expect

Each session lasts around 15 minutes, during which participants wear:

  • Specialised goggles
  • Headphones
  • Sensory equipment

These elements simulate the cognitive and physical challenges associated with dementia, creating a safe but impactful environment to build understanding, empathy, and awareness.

Support On Hand

Representatives from Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW will also be present throughout the day to:

  • Answer questions
  • Offer advice
  • Provide support to anyone affected by dementia

Who Should Attend?

This experience is valuable for:

  • Family members and carers
  • Professionals in health and social care
  • Anyone interested in learning more about dementia

Whether you are directly supporting someone or simply want to deepen your understanding, this is an eye-opening opportunity not to be missed.

👉 Drop by at any time – no booking required.

Details

Organizer

Other

Suitable for
dementia carers only, community professionals
Do you need to book in advance?
no, just turn up and join in
Does event take place on public holidays?
N/A
Does the event take place between Christmas & New Year?
N/A
All events on the Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW calendar were correct when added to the calendar, however, sometimes things might change, so we recommend that you contact the event organiser prior to first visit to ensure the event is running, especially if the event is a recurring event.
0344 324 6589

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