Alzheimer's Society groups operating in Coleraine and Ballymoney

The venues and dates for the next meetings are: Crampsie Court ,Townhead Street, Ballymoney on February 24; The Brook, Rosebrook House, Brook Street, Coleraine on March 2. This group also caters for those diagnosed with dementia and the male carers’ group on March 4.

All meetings begin at 7.30pm and finish at 9pm.

Adrian Friel, Dementia Support Manager for the area, said: “We are always looking for new members for our groups and they provide an excellent resource for learning and support. I would like to see new carers coming to the groups as there is a need in dementia care for upgrading skills and camaraderie between carers.

“For too long dementia has been a hidden illness and it is only through carers and their loved ones coming together as a group and being actively involved in their local branch that they have a voice. The Alzheimer’s Society especially welcomes those with a diagnosis to play a more active role in their branch.

“If you are a carer of a loved one with any form of dementia or someone who has been diagnosed with dementia why not come along to one of these groups? Or if you would like a home visit form our Dementia Support Manager then contact Adrian on 028 7035 8887 to arrange an appointment.”

Adrian can offer you support, information and sign-posting on all areas of caring and any form of dementia.