What are carer information sessions?
Supporting someone close to you with dementia can be hard, and many informal carers feel invisible and alone. Our carer information sessions bring informal carers living in the same community together to learn, connect and get support.
Our sessions are written in collaboration with people living with dementia and informal carers too. During the sessions, you’ll learn more about dementia, we’ll discuss common symptoms, and try to understand how it might feel to live with dementia. We’ll also share practical tips and strategies, to help you to cope with the role of being a carer.
Roger, who has cared for his wife since 2018, is part of the team that has created the sessions. He feels those caring for someone living with dementia need to prepare for the emotional challenges ahead. “It can be a very lonely role, but it’s important to remember that you are part of a much wider family of carers, and chatting to people who are going through the same experiences is vital.”
We very much hope that you’ll leave the session with a better understanding of how best to support some with dementia, some ideas about how to look after yourself and a realisation that you are not alone.
How do I attend a session?
All of our information sessions are free to anyone with a dementia diagnosis in Oxfordshire and those that support them. Any upcoming sessions, along with information on their location and timings will be posted on our events page.
For more information, please contact education@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk.
