Are you caring for a family member or friend with a diagnosis of dementia?

Come and attend our next free carers’ course in Oldham and get the information and support you need.

Our next 4 week programme starts on Thursday 14th February 2019 and then Thursday 21st February, Thursday 28th February and Thursday 7th March, all from 1.00pm-3.30pm. At: Age UK, 10 Church Lane, Oldham OL1 3AN We would encourage you to attend all four weeks if you can, to get the most out of it.

For more information or to book a place, please contact: Hazel Przewoznik from the Alzheimer’s Society, on 0161 477 6999 or hazel.przewoznik@alzheimers.org.uk

What is the Carer Information and Support Programme?

This Carer Information and Support Programme is for people caring for a family member or friend with a recent diagnosis of dementia.
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It provides an opportunity for you to talk in a friendly and confidential environment about your experiences and the impact they are having on you.

The course aims to provide you with information and support that you need. 

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Topics will include:

• What is dementia?
• How you can support and care for someone living with dementia
• The support services that are available to you both
• Planning for future care and support

Who will be there?

Carers Information and Support Programme (CrISP) is run by Alzheimer’s Society staff and volunteers for a group of up to 12 people who care for a family member or friend with dementia.

For more general information and support about dementia please call our helpline on 0300 222 1122

Worried about dementia?

If you're worried about your memory or think you may have dementia, it's a good idea to see the GP. To help rule out other causes of memory problems, your GP will organise blood tests and memory or cognitive test which the nurse can do. The practice will refer you to the specialist who may want to organise further tests, which may include brain scans such as a CT scan, or preferably an MRI scan.