A free virtual programme for carers, family and friends of people living with dementia or anyone who has questions about dementia will be held throughout September.
Organised by the Alzheimer's Society and The Southern Health & Social Care Trust in partnership with Craigavon and Banbridge Memory Services, it will take place on four consecutive Thursdays over Zoom beginning 5th September, 7pm – 9pm. The areas that will be covered in the meetings are listed below:
5 Sept
Introduction to Dementia – Consultant Psychiatrist
Information, Guidance and Signposting – Dementia Navigator
12 Sept
Assistive Technology - Occupational Therapist
Behaviours that may challenge – Memory Services Nurse
19 Sept
Accessing Benefits- Make the Call
Alzheimer’s Society Services – Dementia Adviser
26 Sept
Direct Payments – Centre for Independent Living
Herbert Protocol and In Case of Emergency cards – PSNI
Controllership/Enduring Power of Attorney – Office of Care and Protection
For more information and to register, please contact Pauline Murphy, Dementia Adviser on 07725 215610 or email pauline.murphy@alzheimers.org.uk / southern@alzheimers.org.uk
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