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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. |
Each year, more than a third of over 65โs 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, Alloaย toย 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.
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 โ 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.
New Grangemouth Care with Confidence sessions start on Thursday 7 April 2016, 10 am untilย 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.
The following Care with Confidence sessions will be delivered in Clackmannanshire fromย 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 โ 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.
Councillor Les Sharp, Leader of Clackmannanshire Council, was joined by 22 carers, staff from the Carers Centre, Robert Stevenson (NHS Forth Valley) and David Niven (Clackmannanshire Council) to celebrate the Care with Confidence programme delivered in Clackmannanshire over the past twelve months. Continue reading “Celebrating Care with Confidence Programme”