Do you care for someone with dementia?

Date: Monday, March 23rd 2015
Categories: All Leicestershire Melton Activities & Events Groups & Forums

The Alzheimer's Society are running carer workshops to give you information and support. The Carer Information and Support Programme is a series of workshops run over 4 sessions, for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. It provides an opportunity for you to talk in a friendly and confidential environment, about your experiences and the impact they're having on you.

Topics will 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

Session 1 - Wednesday 22 April

Session 2 - Wednesday 29 April

Session 3 - Wednesday 6 May

Session 4 - Wednesday 13 May

All sessions will run from 1.30pm to 4pm.

Venue

Melton Theatre, Ashfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0HJ.

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. Please aim to attend all sessions if possible. If you're unable to attend the above dates/times, please register your interest as future groups may be available.