For "informal" family carers looking after an elderly person with dementia
Introduction
The course is designed to provide practical help to "informal" family carers, or families who have recently received a diagnosis of dementia, to help them understand and cope with what is happening to the person, with dementia, and equip carers with the strategies and techniques they will need to provide the appropriate care and support.
The course also offers an opportunity to meet like minded people in similar situations and explore and share experiences with others in similar circumstances.
Aims
- Provide a brief understanding of the impact old age has on our senses
- Inform carers about dementia, the symptoms and progression of the illness
- Provide strategies and techniques to help carers cope with stress, challenging behaviour and manage the symptoms of the disease
- The benefits and application of reminiscence and life history in providing care
- Signposting to resources and support services
Objectives
- The impact of aging and sensory decline before considering a degenerative mental illness
- What is dementia?
- Explore the behaviours of key generic dementia symptoms, their development and coping strategies
- Problem solving & practical solutions
- Benefits of Reminiscence and Life History
- Services & Benefits available
What is involved?
- The course is 3hrs, starting 10:30hrs and finishes at 13:30hrs with a 20 min break.
- Delegates will receive speaker notes, handouts, list of information resources, reminiscence ideas and a life history template.
Where and how much does it cost?
- Cost is £50.00/person (refreshments will be served during the break)
- Location: Edgware Community Hsp, Burnt Oak (Free parking and allocated spaces)
- Date: 2nd October 2008, from 10:30hrs - 13:30hrs
To book, please make a cheque to: "Charing Sharing & Company Ltd" and send to:
Event Bookings, Caring Sharing & Company Ltd, 34 Heriot Rd, London, NW4 2DG
Or use this form to request further information.