Friends and relatives who have concerns about a loved one who is living with dementia or showing early signs of the condition are being invited to join a workshop run by our experts here at Athena Care Homes.
Our in-house learning and development team will be at Amberley Hall, in Kings Lynn on Thursday, 5th January. They will host two workshops on dementia and mental health awareness.
They will be at Avocet Court, in Ipswich, on Wednesday, 25th January to run sessions there.
What will they cover?
The workshops are designed to help relatives understand more about the disease. We will help you identify the early signs and how the condition impacts a person.
Our teams have vast experience caring for those living with dementia and other mental health conditions. We want to share that knowledge with families to give you the confidence you need to support your loved ones.
We also want to give relatives the opportunity to talk about their experience with others going through something similar, because we know how important it is for families to feel supported, listened to and understood.
Lucy Hoddy, Learning and Development Manager, said: “This journey can be as frightening, confusing and overwhelming for relatives as it is for our residents who are living with dementia.
“We want to break down the condition and help families understand how best to support their loved ones. We want to show to ease their frustrations and work with them so they can continue to enjoy one another’s company.
“These sessions are open to anyone who has concerns about someone close to them. It may be they are experiencing early dementia or that they are already living with dementia.”
Workshops
Families can book their spaces at either of two workshops being run at each home. The morning sessions run from 10am to midday, and the afternoon session from 1pm to 3pm. Sessions are free but please book a space for each person wishing to attend.
Book a session at Amberley Hall here or Avocet Court here.
