Family Training about dementia

Dementia Community Services January - June 2019, 100% Free, St Luke's charity Cork

For families of people who are living with dementia.
Family Training about dementia

6th,13th,20th,27th Mar

3rd , 10th April
7pm to 9.30pm

One evening a week for 6 weeks  (Wednesday)

Need to book a place
Northridge House Education Centre.
Castle Road, Mahon
T12PY50

• For family members of people living with dementia at home covering:
 What dementia is and how it impacts people.
 What to expect and how to plan for the future.
 Practical information on how to provide care and meet their loved one’s needs.
 Information on local services.

• It also provides opportunities for carers to meet other carers and share their experiences.


Memory Café

19th Jan
16th Feb
23rd Mar
27TH Apr
18th May
15th June

2pm to 4pm

Usually 3rd Saturday  of the month


Drop in
Daycare Centre.
St Luke’s Home,
Castle Road.
Mahon.
T12PY50


• For people living at home with dementia and family members to attend.
• A social get together, to meet others in the same situation.
• Most important it is a place to have fun.
• Also a source of advice from Specialist Dementia Nurse Advisor.


Family Support Group

21st Jan
18th Feb
25TH Mar
15th Apr
20th May
17th June

7pm to 8.30pm

Usually 3rd Monday of each month


Drop in
Northridge House Education Centre.
Castle Road.
Mahon.
T12PY50



• Safe space where people can disclose the impact of caring for someone with dementia has on their life and a source of support and advice.
• Also an opportunity to get advice from Specialist Dementia Advisor.
For people living with dementia

Memory Café

19th Jan
16th Feb
23rd Mar
27TH Apr
18th May
15th June

2pm to 4pm

(Usually 3rd Saturday of the month)


Drop in
Daycare Centre
St Luke’s Home,
Castle Road.
Mahon.
T12PY50


• For people living at home with dementia and family members to attend.
• A social get together, to meet others in the same situation.
• Most important it is a place to have fun.
• Also an opportunity to get advice from Specialist Dementia Advisor.


For the General Public
General Information evening about Dementia

Thursday
14th March
7pm to 8.30pm

Drop in
Northridge House Education Centre. Castle Road
Mahon
T12PY50

• Anyone who wishes to learn more about dementia


The Charity arm of St Luke’s Home is delighted to announce a FREE Community Dementia Service

This service aims to provide:
• A single point of contact for people with dementia and their families, available to them at any point following a diagnosis of dementia right up to end of life.

• Provide individualised information and advice such as:
=> Information about dementia and how it is likely to progress.
=> The impact of this diagnosis and how it can affect relationships.
=> Practical strategies to help with memory and communication.
=> Planning for the future.
=> Practical advice on how to provide assistance to a person with dementia.

• Signposting to additional services and supports that are available in the community.


Contact: 
Clinical Nurse Manager & Specialist Dementia Advisor Eileen O’Keeffe
021 4359444 / 086 1961529 /   eileen.okeeffe@stlukeshome.ie