Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Caring for someone living with dementia sessions

Carers Information & Support Programme (CrISP)

A programme consisting of four sessions run once a week for four weeks.
The aim is to support carers in their caring role by providing knowledge, information & coping strategies

Session 1 – Understanding Dementia.
· Understand what dementia is
· Understand more about the experience of living with dementia
· Understand some of the problems and difficulties that affect someone living with dementia

Session 2 – Legal issues & money matters
· Understand the importance of planning for the future
· Provide information about welfare benefits that carers and people living with dementia might be able to claim
· Provide information about sources of help about financial and legal issues

Session 3 – Providing support & care

· Practical ways of supporting someone experiencing difficulties associated with dementia
· Explain ways of communicating better with people living with dementia
· To provide information about local services and support available

Session 4 – Coping day to day

· Recognise how dementia impacts on everyday lives and relationships
· Recognise the importance of looking after themselves
· Identify sources of help and support

A series of four workshops covering issues that may arise for family members and friends of a person who has had a recent diagnosis of dementia.

Maximum of 12 participants for each session (tea/coffee provided).

Sessions: 1030 am to 100 pm   Venue – Bethshan, Heol Treowen, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1JA
Friday 18th August
Friday 25th August
Friday 1st September
Friday 8th September

To confirm your place, please call:  David Allmark, CrISP Facilitator  01352 700712

**Please note that booking is essential**


“Better understanding and insight of dementia.”
“A chance to interact with other like-minded people.”
“The experience of meeting other carers and the advantage of open discussion.”

If you require any further information please call:  01352 700462

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Helpline -  helpline is open seven days a week – with a team of trained advisors, ready to provide you with the information and support you need.
0300 222 1122
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Weekends 10am – 4pm

alzheimers.org.uk

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