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Care with Confidence Chair Yoga & Guided Relaxation

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Our new Yoga and Guided Relaxation Care with Confidence sessions for carers start on Tuesday 2 August 2016.

Carers can often find themselves under increasing stress. We have designed a program of free informal sessions to equip carers with techniques to help them relax and stay healthy.

For further information, to book a place, or if you require alternative care for the person you care for so that you can attend, please contact Donna Mulder or Rebecca Fowler at the Carers Centre or download the programme here.

Carers Week 2016

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Carers across Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire have signed up to attend events organised by the Carers Centre to mark Carers Week 2016, starting with our 20th Anniversary Celebration Event at the Hippodrome in Bo’ness and including pampering sessions, information sessions, and more.  On Friday, carers are invited to join us for the Big Fit Walk – in Tullibody and at the Helix in Falkirk.

Carers Week Programme 2016 

Monday 6th June

20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENT!  Film, Fizz and Canapes

Falkirk and Clackmannanshire carers will kick off Carers Week in style in Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema, the Hippodrome in Bo’ness where they will enjoy a glass of fizz, some canapés and an exclusive showing of the recently released film, ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’, starring Hugh Grant and Meryl Streep.

FALKIRK CARERS WEEK PROGRAMME 

Tuesday 7th June

  • Individual Pampering Sessions
  • Dementia Advisor Appointments
  • Parents Group Ten Pin Bowling Evening

Wednesday 8th June

  • Carers Café hosts Carers Week Brunch
  • Foot Care Appointment

Thursday 9th June 

  • Individual Pampering Session
  • Parents Group Lunch

 Friday 10th June – Big Fit Walk Helix Park

Join us to walk round the pond at Helix Park or to walk to the Kelpies and back, followed by a cuppa. Meet at Falkirk Stadium at 10.45 am to start at 11 am. Contact the Centre to let us know you will be coming.

CLACKMANNANSHIRE CARERS WEEK PROGRAMME

Wednesday  8  June

  • Care with Confidence Session – What is Delirium?*
  • Carers Lunch
  • Carers Centre Stall – Come along a find out about the Carers Centre at CTSI Market Place – Alloa Town Hall, 10 am – 2 pm

Thursday 9th June

  • Carers Afternoon Tea

Friday 10th June

  • Big Fit Walk – Join us with other carers at the annual Tullibody Healthy Living Big Fit walk
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New “Care with Confidence” programme in Denny

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New Denny “Care with Confidence” sessions start on Thursday 2 June 2016, 10:30 till 12:30, at St. Alexanders Church, 100 Stirling Road, Denny.
Hear from various professionals about the services that are available to support you and the person you care for. Find out how to access these services and learn some simple tips to aid relaxation.
For further information, to book a place, or if you require alternative care for the person you care for so that you can attend, please contact: Donna Mulder at the Carers Centre in Falkirk or download the Denny programme – June 2016

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Care with Confidence in Grangemouth

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As a carer you may find yourself under increasing stress.
Learn methods to help ease feelings of tension and aid relaxation and find out about services in your area that are there to support you and the person you care for. Thursdays 5-26 May 2016 at Talbot House in Talbot Street in Grangemouth. Click here for a copy of the latest programme.
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Care with Confidence in Clackmannanshire

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The new programme of Care with Confidence sessions in Clackmannanshire runs from 20 April to 29 June 2016. Sessions will be held in Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa.

For further information, or to book a place please contact Ian at the Centre in Alloa or download a programme here.
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Care with Confidence – Falls Prevention

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Each year, more than a third of over 65’s experience one or more falls. It is often accepted that falls are an inevitable consequence of getting older. This is not the case.

Come along to the Falls Prevention session on Wednesday 20 April 2016, 10.00 am at Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa to find out how to prevent falls in the house and enjoy an introduction to gentle self help balance and strengthening exercises. It can make a difference.

To book a place, please contact the Centre in Alloa.

 

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New Fronto-Temporal Dementia Care with Confidence Programme starting in April

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People with Fronto-Temporal Dementias have very different needs from those with Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia and their carers can feel isolated from other carers as their personal situations are very different from their own.

These sessions are open to carers in Forth Valley who care for someone who has a confirmed diagnosis of Fronto-Temporal Dementia. Monthly meetings will be held to provide advice and social support in an informal setting.

Professionals are invited on a regular basis to talk about the clinical, social and legal aspects of care.

The group will be run by:

Alister Edmond, Dementia Link Nurse, NHS
Donna Mulder, Carers Training Co-ordinator, Carers Centre
Ruth Gardner, Occupational Therapist, NHS

Forthcoming meetings will take place at the Carers Centre in Falkirk on the following Fridays from 1.30 – 3.30 pm: 29 April, 27 May and 24 June 2016.

For further information, to book a place, or if you require alternative care for the person you care for so that you can attend, please contact: Donna Mulder at the Carers Centre or download the programme here.

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New Care With Confidence Programme in Grangemouth

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New Grangemouth Care with Confidence sessions start on Thursday 7 April 2016, 10 am until 12 noon, at Talbot House, Talbot Street in Grangemouth.

Hear from various professionals about the services that are available to support you and the person you care for. Find out how to access these services and learn some simple tips to aid relaxation.

For further information, to book a place, or if you require alternative care for the person you care for so that you can attend, please contact: Donna Mulder at the Carers Centre in Falkirk or download the programme here.

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Care With Confidence in Clackmannanshire

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The following Care with Confidence sessions will be delivered in Clackmannanshire from January to March 2016. All sessions are free of charge and will take place in Hawkhill Community Centre from 10.00 am to 12 noon. To book your place or for further information please contact Ian McCourt on 01259 226839 or email ianmccourt@centralcarers.co.uk

Wednesday 27 January – ALFY

ALFY (Advice Line For You) is a dedicated phone line operated by nurses who will make sure you receive the right support. This advice line has just been launched in Clackmannanshire – come along to find out more.

Wednesday 10 & 17 February – Residential Care (part 1 & 2)

This session will give carers the information they need and increase confidence if having to make a decision about long-stay care.

Wednesday 9 March – Understanding New Technology

Are you puzzled by ever changing technology? Come along and find out how you could use social media, smart phones and iPads more effectively.

Wednesday 23 March – Power of Attorney

What would you do if the person you care for lost the capacity to make decisions on their own? Come along to find out about Power of Attorney and how it could impact on your caring responsibilities.

Training Opportunity

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There is a training opportunity coming up for carers from Clackmannanshire and Falkirk – First Aid for Parents of Children with Additional Support Needs on Wednesday 2 December at 10 am in Hawkhiill Community Community Centre, Alloa. To book place, contact Sharon Morgan at the Centre in Alloa.