Tuesday, 12 December 2023

6 weeks of Family Information sessions for relatives of people with Dementia





 Six weeks of information sessions for relatives of people with dementia

We are facilitating a six week block of information sessions for relatives of people with dementia beginning Thursday 11th January 2024. They will run for six consecutive Thursdays until Thursday 15th Feb 2024, 7-9.15pm in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre.

A range of topics will be covered including:
• An overview of dementia
• Changing relationships
• Communication
• Understanding behaviour
• Engaging in activities
• Safety at home
• Looking after yourselves
• Accessing information and support
• Personal care
• Nutrition and eating well

There will also be opportunities to share experiences with others in similar situations

 

To reserve your place go to https://www.ncdementiaalliance.ie/family-information-sessions-starting-thursday-11th-january-2024/ or email or phone me.

 

If you are unable to attend these in person sessions The Alzheimer Society of Ireland run online information sessions. Go to https://alzheimer.ie/location/family-carer-training-online/ or email familycarertraining@alzheimer.ie

 

 

Newmarket/ Kanturk Alzheimer Café 2024

Takes place on Thursday 4th January 2024, in the Culturlann, Newmarket, 11am-1pm. A local community garda will be talking about safety in the home and community. All are welcome

 

Caring at Christmas

Please see attached an information leaflet, containing tips on supporting someone with dementia during the festive period

 

If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please let me know,

All the best

 

Sheena


 

  

 

 

Sheena Cadoo

 

Occupational Therapist / North Cork Dementia Alliance Lead |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.ncdementiaalliance.ie

 

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