Alzheimer's workshop today

Home Instead Senior Care in Kilcullen is offering free training for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer's. A workshop is being held in Fallons today, 18 September at 2.30pm.

This workshop is specially designed for family caregivers and offers a personal approach to help families care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease at home. Some 60-70 percent of people with dementia in Ireland currently live at home in the community and rely on family caregivers.

The Home Instead Senior Care network assembled the top experts in Alzheimer’s disease across the globe to develop this new training and support programme for family caregivers.

The workshop for family caregivers consists of four classes: Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias Overview; Capturing Life’s Journey; Techniques to Manage Behaviours; and Activities to Encourage Engagement.

A free kit is available for those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Also called Confidence to Care, the kit includes advice and resources to help families keep the home safe for a person with a dementia as well as advice on caring for the caregiver.