A public meeting organised by the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) will explore how care home environments and designs can be dementia-friendly.

The free event, which is supported by charity Alzheimer’s Research UK, takes place on Wednesday May 14 at the Executive Business Centre on Holdenhurst Road.

It will run from 12pm until 4.30pm and features talks on dementia-friendly care environments, and ways people with dementia can be supported by the physical environments.

The event includes lunch and will be followed by a networking session with information stands and the opportunity to speak to dementia researchers.

Professor Anthea Innes, Director of BUDI, said: “Following the success of our last two annual public open meetings – the first on diagnosis and the second on care homes – BUDI is hosting our third annual public open meeting to provide anyone who is interested in dementia-friendly environments the chance to come along, hear some interesting presenters and to share their ideas and experiences.”

Researchers from the Alzheimer’s Research UK South Coast Network will also attend the meeting to tell the public about their research into the causes of Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Dr Laura Phipps of Alzheimer’s Research UK said: “This public meeting is a fantastic opportunity for people to learn more about dementia care, as well as hear about the ground-breaking research taking place into dementia in their region.

“We would encourage anyone wanting to know more to come along, listen to what is being done to tackle the condition and have their questions answered in an informal and friendly environment.”

Although the event is free, places must be booked in advance by visiting http://bit.ly/1hDOJuF or calling BUDI on 01202 962771.

Find out more about the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute