Do You Care or Support a Person affected with Dementia?
Alzheimer's Society is delivering a Free Carer Information and Support Programme-CrISP in S.Trust area.
The 5 week workshop programme provides information, understanding more about dementia and an opportunity to talk with others in a small group setting.
CrISP is a series of workshops for people caring or supporting a family member or friend with a diagnosis of dementia. It provides an opportunity for you to talk freely in a friendly and confidential environment about your experiences and the impact they are having on you. The group size is no more than 12 people.
Week 1
Welcome ,Introduction and sharing your story
Week 2
Understanding Dementia
Looking at the physical,psychological and emotional impact of dementia
Week 3
Legal and Money matters
Explores the legal and financial issues that may arise in the future
Week 4
Providing Support and Care
Exploring concerns and challenges that may arise when supporting a person affected with dementia
Week 5
Coping day to day
Looking at the physical,pschological and emotional impact that dementia may have on you as a carer.
What people have said after attending these workshops.
Very useful information. I have learned a lot.
Hearing other people's experiences.
The way everything was explained was good.Presented in a friendly and professional way.
I understand how to respond better to the person with dementia in stressful situations.
Excellent workshops. Good facilitator.
If you are intertested in attending the programme in your area - Please contact
Heather Von Loggerenberg - Dementia Support Worker -CrISP facilitator
077183 22722 or 028 302 56057
email h.vonloggerenberg@alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society NI National Office
30 Skegoneill Street
Belfast
BT15 3JP
United Kingdom