Dementia Interpreters

27/02/2026

DONT MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING OPPERTUNITY

26/02/2026

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity

Experience the Virtual Dementia Tour at Care & Dementia Expo 2026!

We are proud to feature the Virtual Dementia Tour, in partnership with Training 2 Care UK Ltd. This is the only UK event where both public and professionals can access this certified training - at a fraction of the price.

Using specially designed sensory-changing equipment and environments, the Virtual Dementia Tour allows participants to experience the physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges faced by people living with dementia.

⏱️ Duration: Only 75 minutes per session.
📅 When: Choose your time and book for Wednesday (25th March) or book for Thursday (26th March).

Book today and get exclusive savings for individuals & groups.

🎟️ Cost: £40 + VAT
🔗 Book for Wednesday 25th March - https://www.training2care.com/care-dementia-expo-2026/virtual-dementia-tour-25th-march-2026.htm
🔗 Book for Thursday 26th March - https://www.training2care.com/care-dementia-expo-2026/virtual-dementia-tour-26th-march-2026.htm

18/02/2026

17/02/2026

We’re bringing something different to the Care & Dementia Expo this year. Our immersive experiences let you understand dementia and communication from the inside out.

Choose from our experiential sessions:
🧠 Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) – feel what it’s like to navigate daily life with dementia
🧩 Autism Reality Experience (ARE) – gain empathy through hands-on experience
💬 Dementia Interpreter Workshops (DI) – learn how to decode behaviour as meaningful communication

Special on-the-day offer: Attendees will also have a one-time opportunity to book a session at their own venue for any day this year at 15% off, but only if booked at the show!

Spaces are extremely limited, so this is your chance to:
✔ Build empathy and understanding
✔ Transform the way your team communicates and responds
✔ Experience training that sticks — not theory, but lived experience

📌 Register now to secure your FREE place: www.training2cre.com

Don’t just care for people with dementia — understand them. Make a lasting impact on your team and the people you support.

13/02/2026

🧠 Dementia can affect families at any stage of life

Many people think dementia only affects older adults, but sadly this isn’t always the case.

Some younger adults — and even children — are now being diagnosed with rare forms of dementia. These conditions can affect memory, communication, movement, and everyday skills, and they have a huge impact on the whole family.

For parents, siblings, grandparents and carers, this can mean:

Watching a loved one change far too early

Navigating long and confusing diagnostic journeys

Adjusting family life, routines and expectations

Coping with emotional, physical and practical challenges

💙 Families facing young onset or childhood dementia often feel isolated simply because so few people know it exists.

✨ Support that’s free and available to everyone
We also have an amazing tool called the Dementia Dictionary, which anyone can download for FREE.

The Dementia Dictionary helps families:

Make sense of behaviours as communication

Understand why something may be happening, not just what they see

Respond with reassurance, confidence and compassion

Feel less alone and more empowered in everyday moments

By learning more and sharing resources, we can:

Reduce stigma and misunderstanding

Offer compassion instead of assumptions

Help families feel seen, supported and understood

Dementia doesn’t just affect one person — it affects the whole family.
Understanding starts with listening 💙

06/02/2026

The Autism Reality Experience offers an innovative and immersive training opportunity for neurotypical individuals to step into the neurodiverse world. Through hands-on experiences, participants gain insight into the sensory processing challenges encountered by individuals on the autism spectrum. A unique opportunity to foster understanding, inclusivity and most importantly empathy.

Book your space today, amazing experience and debrief

06/02/2026

🌟 Autism Reality Experience – Open Morning 🌟

Join us for a powerful and immersive Autism Reality Experience at our stunning offices at Earls Colne Airfield, Essex.

🗓 23rd March

⏰ 10:00 – 13:00

📍 Earls Colne Airfield, CO6 2NS

This experience offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of autism and gain first-hand insight into sensory processing, communication differences, and environmental challenges. It’s designed to build understanding, empathy, and practical awareness that can positively influence everyday practice.

✨ What to expect:

• An immersive Autism Reality Experience session

• Greater understanding of sensory overload and communication barriers

• Practical insight to support more inclusive environments

• Time for reflection, discussion, and questions

🎟 Cost: £65 + VAT per person

⚠️ Limited places available – booking essential

Ideal for professionals working across health, social care, education, housing, community services, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of autism through experiential learning.

📩 Message us or email to book your place today.

carie.seccombe@training2care.co.uk

03/02/2026

Many people living with dementia experience changes in taste.

For some, this can even be an early sign, before clear cognitive changes appear.

***" Before you worry: taste sensitivity naturally decreases with age.

How taste changes can show up:
* Food may taste bland, making eating less enjoyable
* A once-loved food may no longer appeal
* Someone may suddenly enjoy foods or drinks they never liked before

Changes in smell are also common:
* It can be harder to tell if food is fresh or spoiled
* Some people report phantom smells (for example, smelling something burning), which can cause fear or distress
* Unpleasant smells may reduce appetite

Awareness of these sensory changes allows us to respond with greater understanding and empathy.

To learn more, read our blog post
“Dementia and Sensory Changes” 👇