Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Information sessions for relatives of people with a diagnosis of dementia

 HI all,

 I am emailing you about two upcoming blocks of dementia information sessions for relatives of people with a diagnosis of dementia  taking place over the next few months  in Mallow and in Blackrock .

 

Mallow

We are running  a six week block of information and support sessions for relatives of people with a diagnosis of dementia. It will begin on Thursday 11th May 2023 and will run each consecutive Thursday evening for six weeks, finishing Thursday 15th June 2023. It will be held from 7-9.15 pm on the floor 2 of Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. It is free of charge and any family members are welcome to attend.

However places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

 

A range of topics will be covered including:

•             An overview of dementia 

•             Changing relationships

•             Communication

•             Legal issues

•             Understanding behaviour

•             Engaging in activities

•             Safety at home

•             Looking after yourselves

•             Accessing information and support

•             Personal care

•             Nutrition and eating well

 

To book your place go to https://www.crystalproject.ie/family-information-sessions-starting-thursday-11th-may-2023/

 

Blackrock

 

Venue: Bessboro Day Care Centre, Bessboro, Blackrock, Co Cork, T12 HF70

 

Dates:  Tuesdays 18th April - 23rd May 2023 inclusive  

 

Time:  7.00pm – 9.30pm

 

Tutor: Lena O'Sullivan

 

Queries Christine Carr , Family Carer Training Coordinator, Tel : 0860441251, Email familycarertraining@alzheimer.ie

 

Further information and application for Blackrock sessions – see attached.

 

All the best

Sheena

 

  

Sheena Cadoo

 

Occupational Therapist / Crystal Project Lead | BSc OT, MSc Dementia Care |Cork Kerry Community Healthcare | Health Service Executive| Memory Resource Room  | Floor 2 | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre| Mallow | Co Cork | Eircode: P51Y8EC.

Tel. 022/58700 | Mobile 086 787 1818 | E-mail: sheena.cadoo@hse.ie www.crystalproject.ie

 

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