Understanding Dementia

Session Overview

This session will help you gain an understanding of what to expect as dementia advances.  Learning includes:

• What is dementia – find out about the different types
• What range of symptoms can it cause
• Changes in perception – how we see the world
• Improving communication
• Tips on how to help with eating and drinking and distress
• Understanding Sundowning and Delirium
• Supporting through signposting (list of support organisations)

Details

• Length: 2hrs
• Suitable for: Unpaid carers (family/friend). This session is mainly geared towards family carers to help them in their caring role. If you are a professional who wishes to attend in a personal capacity or are attending so that you can better support family carers, then this session will also be suitable for you.
• Delivered: online via Microsoft Teams and in person
• Funding: Only people who live in Cheshire East can attend these sessions for free.

Cost

• Funded: No cost to people who live in Cheshire East.
• Cost: For those living outside of Cheshire East, please email info@eolp.org.uk for further infromation

Session Dates

For those living Cheshire East only

• Wednesday, 25 February:  10:00 am to 12:00 pm, face to face, Wesley Centre, Sandbach, CW11 1DG in partnership with Cheshire East Carers Hub.
• Wednesday. 22 April: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Online via Teams.

Location

Bespoke Booking

We would love to work with you, contact us to explore a bespoke session for your organisation.