Caring with Confidence starting soon in Loughborough

Date: Wednesday, June 11th 2014
Categories: All Leicestershire Charnwood Activities & Events

Caring with Confidence is a FREE programme for anyone caring for a family member or friend, with any condition.

Starting soon in Loughborough

Caring for a chronically ill or disabled loved one can have a huge impact on your own health and wellbeing. Many say they feel isolated, experience feelings of being unable to cope, unsure where to go for advice and support or feel they are not being heard. Others say they would like the chance to meet others in a similar situation.

Caring with Confidence can help with these problems and is held in a relaxed and friendly environment.

The programme runs over five weeks so come to as many sessions as you can. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend or a family member if you think they could also benefit.

Starts Wednesday 25th June 2014 10.30am – 1pm.
John Storer House
Wards End, Loughborough

Complementary refreshments are provided.

To book your place or to have a chat about the programme, please call Pamela or Debbie at The Carers Centre on 0116 251 0999.

Caring with Confidence Programme

Finding your Way
The introductory session which welcomes you to the programme and explains more about each session and how it can help you in your caring role. Looks at the importance of your own health and wellbeing.

Caring and Coping
Gives you time and space to look at the emotions involved in looking after someone and how to recognise and deal with stress more effectively.

Caring and Communicating
Helps you get the best from communicating with professionals and service providers. Ideas to help with self-advocacy and find out more about local support available to you.

Caring Day-to-Day
The essentials of caring for someone every day from medication to emergencies. Discussions around equipment available to help keep someone safe in their own home.

Managing Stress Effectively
Relaxation and how not to avoid it! Using simple techniques to incorporate in everyday life. Looks at ways to help you juggle your caring role and also find valuable time for yourself!

Caring for someone with Dementia or Memory Problems
Developing awareness of how memory problems and dementia affects someone. Explores new ways of effective communication with the person you care for.

Quote from a carer recently attending the programme:
“What a blessing this course has been and in such a relaxed atmosphere. I have gained so much practical information to help me in my caring role and have also realised how much I matter and I too have got a life and a future. You have given me so much help and I have made so many new friends. Thank you so much.”
Eileen from Leicester