We have designed a course specifically for carers of someone with dementia, to introduce them to a range of support services and advice.
At RICE our dementia course for carers consists of a one-day event held at the RICE centre in Bath. Several expert speakers are invited to present on important topics and then carers are given the chance to ask questions. The topics often include legal tips for carers, local services available and learning more about dementia as a disease.
The course for carers also offers an opportunity to connect and form friendships with people in a similar situation. These courses are free and run regularly through the year. Call us on 01225 476420 for more information.
An excellent day and remarkable there is no cost to attendees”
Learn about:
- The cause of memory problems
- Diagnosis
- Local services and benefits available
- Legal aspects of being a carer
- Roles of different professional staff
- Possible problems associated with memory impairment
- Simple strategies to help care for an individual with memory problems
An example of a recent carers’ course programme:
| 1. Legal Tips for Carers | Stone King Solicitors |
| 2. Day Centre Support: For Carers and Families | Peggy Dodd Day Centre |
| 3. Services Available in Bath & North East Somerset | Age UK, Bath and North East Somerset |
| 4. Food, Mind and Memory | Nutritionist |
| 5. Who Cares for the Carer? | The Carers Centre |
| 6. Dementia Support Worker Services | Alzheimer’s Society |
| 7. What is Dementia? | RICE Memory Clinic Consultant |
Thank you for putting on this course. As I embark on this journey this has been very helpful.”
This course is fantastic. Really helpful, thank you.”
For more information about courses or to provisionally book a place please contact RICE on 01225 476420 or email us on info@rice.org.uk
See our additional courses for people living with dementia, Living Well with Dementia and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. Our courses are only possible thanks to generous charitable donations to RICE.