Alzheimer's Society information and education evenings

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia? How do I care for someone with dementia?

Am I at risk of developing dementia? What do I do if I think I have a problem with my memory?

These are only a few of the questions which could be answered by the Alzheimer’s Society if you attend their new information and education evenings being held this month.

Adrian Friel, Dementia Support manager with the Society, will be leading the evenings and presenting “What is dementia?”.

His presentation will take the listener through the various topic of dementia care. Adrian told the Times: “Through these evenings I will be able to give an in-depth understanding of all aspects of dementia and the support available through the society to you.

“There will also be an information stand on the evening in each location which will be manned by our volunteers. The stand will have all the latest publications from the Society as well as fact sheets on different issues surrounding dementia care.

“It would be great to see family members of a person diagnosed with a dementia at these evenings to highlight the importance of the illnes and the impact it has on the individual, the family and the wider community.”

The dates and venues of the evenings are: Monday, September 13, Garvagh Community Building; Monday, September 27, Agherton Parish Centre, Portstewart; Tuesday, September 28, Bushmills Community Centre. Meetings are free to attend, begin at 7.30pm and finish around 9pm.

If you would like a home visit from Adrian call him on 02870358887 to arrange an appointment.

* The new Activity Club will be held at various venues in the local area and will run every fourth Monday of the month from 1pm to 3pm.

Prior experience of dementia is not necessary, on-going training and support will be provided.

For more information on becoming a volunteer, people can attend a volunteer open day at the Sandel Centre, Coleraine, on Saturday, September 11 from 10am to 12noon.

Alternatively you can contact Dawn Beckett, Dementia Support Manager for Activities on 90 664100.