This 3 day course will be delivered by Dr Gemma Jones and will focus on understanding yourself as a carer.
The course is funded by a donation to the Alzheimer Café UK and hosted by the Camberley Alzheimer Café.
There are a limited number of places on this course and allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis.
The theme for day one is 'exploring the perspective of the person with dementia'.
The agenda for the day is as follows:
Registration: 9:45am
Introductions: 10:00am to 11:15am
Break: 11:15am to 11:30am
Discussion:
- Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
- Topic: What changes have you noticed in the person you care for?
Lunch: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Discussion:
- Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
- Topic: What do we know about what it is like to have dementia?
Break: 2:30pm to 2:45pm
Discussion:
- Time: 2:45pm to 4pm
- Topic: The difference between cannot and will not and early changes
The theme for day two is 'understanding the progression of dementia'.
The agenda for the day is as follows:
Questions and discussion:
- Time: 10:00am to 11:15am
- Topic: Sensory changes in aging and dementia (especially vision)
Break: 11:15am to 11:30am
Discussion:
- Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
- Topic: Implications for people’s struggles and behaviour changes
Lunch: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Discussion:
- Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
- Topic: The "Behavioural Staging” model for understanding where as person is in their dementia illness
Break: 2:30pm to 2:45pm
Discussion:
- Time: 2:45pm to 4pm
- Topic: Language and communication changes
The theme for day three is 'about carers'.
The agenda for the day is as follows:
Questions and discussion:
- Time: 10:00am to 11:15am
- Topic: Stage specific activities
Break: 11:15am to 11:30am
Discussion:
- Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
- Topic: What do we know about family carers and how to protect yourself from too much stress?
Lunch: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Discussion:
- Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
- Topic: What are the stages of grieving and guilt that carers go through?
Break: 2:30pm to 2:45pm
Discussion:
- Time: 2:45pm to 4pm
- Topic: Adapting communication
Day three will close with questions and an evaluation.
Course details
Cost: £20 (non refundable administration fee)
Venue: St. Martin’s Church, 231 Upper College Ride, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4HE
Lunch: bring a packed lunch (refreshments and snacks are provided)
Parking: church car park and on road
Payment
Payment can by made by:
- cheque
- bank transfer
How to book
Contact Hilary Dyce to request a registration form by:
- email: alzheimercafe@hotmail.co.uk
- phone: 07938 175002