Dementia Carers Information Support Groups in Salisbury

This programme has been developed to provide information and support to carers of people living with dementia.
 
You are invited to join Alzheimer's Society for a series of six workshops covering issues that may arise for family members and friends of a person who has had a recent diagnosis of dementia.
 
The programme provides an opportunity for you to talk in a friendly and confidential environment about your experiences of caring and supporting the person with dementia and the impact it is having on you.

Topics covered:
1. Introduction to Dementia
2. Understanding Dementia
3. Welfare Rights
4. Support services available
5. Planning for the future
6. Nominated speakers & light buffet lunch

Starting fortnightly from:

Wednesday 15 January
10:30am - 12:30pm
Alzheimer's Society, 29A Brown Street, Salisbury SP1 2AS

For more details and to book a place contact Julia Burton on 01722 326236.

 

Free training for dementia carers - 26th November - 1:30-3:30pm in Salisbury

Do you care for a relative or friend who has dementia?

We are hosting a free training session about managing problems in the home when caring for someone with dementia on

Tuesday 26th November 2013 between 1:30 - 3:30pm

at 15 New Street, Salisbury SP1 2PH.

The 2 hour session will cover:
- identifying the causes of problems
- finding ways to reduce difficulties
- methods to help share the pain.

The training will be facilitated by Elizabeth Bartlett, a dementia trainer and consultant.

Spaces are limited so please contact training coordinator Tracey Bliss on 0800 181 4118 or email admin@carersinwiltshire.co.uk to book.

Course for carers of those with mental health illness

A COURSE for carers of people with mental illness is to be run in Salisbury.

The six-session evening course being run by national charity Rethink Mental Illness is designed to give family members and friends of those with mental health problems a better understanding of mental illness, the law and the mental health system as well as to advise them on how to look after themselves.

The course has limited places so booking is essential. To book or for more information contact Alison Drage on 07881 875847 or 01380 840200 or email trowbridgeandswgroup@rethink.org.

EVENT: Mind, Age, Memories

Wednesday 27th February 2013

10am-2pm

Lecture Theatre, North Level 5, Salisbury District Hospital SP2 8BJ

A cross sector day for discussion and sharing ideas for those working in elderly and dementia care or for those caring for a family member.


Do you?
• Work with elderly patients
• Train staff for dementia care
• Deal with families of elderly patients
• Work in arts in health
• Act as a carer for family member
• Want to share and discuss ideas
• Need to design environments for elderly care
• Work as an activities coordinator
• Represent a community group or charity

Outline programme
10.00 Tea and welcome
10.15 Presentations
11.15 Discussion groups
12.15 Break (with lunch)
12.45 Presentation with hands on activity
1.30 Discussion/questions, what next...
2.00 Close

The day has been inspired by an exhibition of images from Burgate photography students entitled ‘Mind my Memories’ displayed at Salisbury Hospital during February and March. ArtCare have also been delivering activity and reminiscence workshops with elderly patients at Shaftesbury Hospital for 10 years.

To book a free place call 01722 336262 ext 4884 or email lesley.meaker@salisbury.nhs.uk

EVENT: Art & Age

You are invited to a special free event as part of a new Creative and Performing Arts project for over 50s in
Salisbury called Art & Age.

Bemerton Heath Neighbourhood Centre

Thurs 8 November 2012

9.45 - 11.45am

A chance to try out free singing, dancing, poetry and collage workshops and have your say in helping us plan the bigger project by contributing your suggestions and ideas. We need your input to make this project work for you!

Please bring along one of your favourite things as a talking point, or to use as creative inspiration.

Light refreshments will be provided.

No need to book, just come along on the day.

EVENT: Bemerton Heath Info & Fun Day

An invitation to the residents of Bemerton Heath...

We are hosting an information and fun day at the Bemerton Heath Centre on

Wednesday 11th July 


10:30am-1:30pm

Drop-in for...

FUN FOR KIDS (& GROWN-UPS!)

Children's Activities from the Little Folly Children's Centre.

Fantasy cupcake icing lessons (cakes supplied) from Splat Cooking.

Mini Manicures from Lush Therapy.

Face Painting for the over 3's

Hand Massages.

MONEY ADVICE

Free, independent and confidential help with budgeting, debts and legal problems from Wiltshire CAB and Moneytalk.

HEALTH & WELLBEING TIPS

Wiltshire Farm Foods tasters to try.

Trussell Trust foodbank offering short term crisis relief.

Advice on preventing falls in older people.

PERSONAL SAFETY INFO

Wiltshire Fire & Rescue community and home safety information.

Doorstep safety and scam issues.

Bobby Van services for elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Carer Support for those caring for an adult or child because of an illness, disability, eating disorder or substance misuse.

Alzheimer's Support: Practical services for people living at home with dementia.

Cranstoun: Support and treatment to those affected by drugs and alcohol use.


EVERYTHING ON THE DAY IS FREE (including tea and cake!)


For more information, freephone 0800 181 4118 or email admin@carersinwiltshire.co.uk

Or just drop-in on the day - we look forward to seeing you.