Do you care for someone with dementia and live in Leicester?

Date: Friday, August 18th 2017
Categories: Leicester Activities & Events Groups & Forums

The Alzheimer's Society are running a series of workshops in Leicester to give carers information and support - open to Leicester City residents.

The Carer Information and Support Programme is a series of workshops run over four sessions, for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. It provides an opportunity for you to talk in a friendly and confidental environment about your experiences and the impact they're having on you.

Workshop topics include:

What is dementia?
How can you support and care for someone with dementia?
The support services that are available
Planning for the future

Course dates - Thurncourt, Leicester

Session 1: Thursday 5th October, 2pm-4.30pm
Session 2: Thursday 12th October, 2pm-4.30pm
Session 3 - Thursday 19th October, 2pm-4.30pm
Session 4 - Thursday 26th October, 2pm-4.30pm

Venue: Thurnby Lodge Community Centre (The Annex), Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NG.

Who will be there?

The workshops are run by Alzheimer’s Society staff and volunteers for people who care for a family member or friend with dementia. If you're unable to attend the above dates/times, please register your interest as future groups may be available.

To find out more

Please call Sara Lovett on 0116 231 1111 / 07483 926083 or email [email protected]

This programme is being delivered as part of Leicester Ageing Together (LAT), a project working with 16 partners to reduce social isolation for those over 50. For more information about LAT and the other organisations involved, please contact 0116 249 8850.