Let’s Talk Dementia 2026

You are invited to Let’s Talk Dementia, a free public information event on Saturday 23rd May, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm, at the Bristol Beacon.

Let’s Talk Dementia is a one-stop shop for all things dementia. This free event is suitable for everyone. Whether you are living with the condition, caring for someone with dementia or looking to learn more about this common health condition.

Arrive at a time that suits you, and stay for as long as you like.

At Let’s Talk Dementia you can:

• Attend short talks from dementia specialists
• Take part in a dementia-friendly activity
• Meet experts in care, health, research, legal matters and much more.

The Bristol Beacon is a fully accessible venue

This event is brought to you by three Bristol charities specialising in dementia, research, and improving the lives and care of older people.

BRACE Dementia Research based at Southmead Hospital. The charity funds world-class clinical and laboratory research into dementia to find better treatments, achieve earlier diagnosis and hopefully, one day, a cure. Together, we will defeat dementia.

Bristol Dementia Action Alliance educates the communities of Bristol about dementia and supports those living with dementia and their loved ones through activity groups. BDAA provides free dementia awareness sessions for businesses, organisations and groups and recognizes those who are striving to make Bristol a dementia aware city through its annual BDAA Awards.

Alive Activities is the UK’s leading charity enriching the lives of older people in care and training their carers.

Alive:

• Engage older people creatively through meaningful activity sessions
• Train staff to deliver outstanding care at every opportunity
• Connect older people to their local communities
• Speak up for the rights of older people in care.