About Dementia: Repairing the Ageing Brain
How close are we to effective, affordable treatments for dementia?
More than one million people are currently living with the disease in the UK. This number is set to triple by 2050.
Leading Alzheimer’s expert Julie Williams and neuroscientist and psychologist Sabina Brennan offer insights from the forefront of dementia research and care, including the science that could lead to exciting breakthroughs in the future. They explore the research landscape, from genetic risks to disease prevention, and share perspectives on how best we can support someone living with dementia. Chaired by Catherine Loveday.
There will be a book signing after this event.
Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Science Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
Still Me
by Sabina Brennan
A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia (Hardback)
The Brain
by Catherine Loveday
Getting Here
Parking
Imperial Gardens (GL50 1QA) is in the centre of Cheltenham, with numerous car parks nearby. The nearest car parks are Rodney Road (GL50 1HX), St Georges Road (GL50 3DT), Royal Well (GL50 3DS) and Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN). There is a regular bus service from Cheltenham Racecourse Park and Ride car park to the centre of Cheltenham.
Rail
Imperial Gardens is a 25-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is a taxi rank outside the station should wish you get a taxi.
Bus
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on the Promenade. Imperial Gardens is 5 minute walk way. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
There are bike racks located near Imperial Gardens should you wish to visit the festival on your bike. Please note that anyone wishing to secure their bike at one of the bike racks does so at their own risk.
More infoAccess
The Helix has step free access and guide dogs are welcome in the venue. There are accessible toilets located in the Cheltenham Town Hall which is located behind Imperial Gardens.
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