We are excited to announce our new programme of free training sessions for adult carers who are caring for a loved one with dementia. Carers can choose which sessions meets their needs and sessions cover early, middle and later stages of the dementia journey. For more information and to book email: training@ntcarers.co.uk

Normal Ageing vs Not Normal Ageing

Wednesday 11th May (10am – 1pm)

Face to face session at Wallsend Customer First Centre

Join us for this session to find out about normal ageing versus not normal ageing and the early stages of dementia. We will explore the impact of changing sensory awareness and processing as dementia progresses.

Dementia Awareness

Monday 30th May (10am – 1pm)

Face to face session at Suite 1, Carers’ Centre 

This session will explore different types of dementia and symptoms, the difference between dementia and delirium, how to have a conversation with someone you may have concerns about having dementia and what happens when a diagnosis is received.

We will also explore how dementia can change relationships and ways to preserve them and focus on support available for carer and the person they care for.

Creating Dementia Resources

Tuesday 7th June (10am – 12pm)

Face to face peer support session at Scout HQ, North Shields

Join us to learn how to how to create resources to support a loved one living with dementia and share experiences with other cares who understand.

Self Care and Building Resilience 

Wednesday 8th June (10am – 1pm)

Face to face session at Wallsend Customer First Centre

This session is specifically for carers supporting someone with dementia. The session will enable carers to put in place practical techniques for self care and to build resilience skills.

Supporting Someone with Middle Stage Dementia

Monday 20th June (10am 1pm)

Face to face session at Suite 1, Carers’ Centre 

The session will give carers an opportunity to think about the challenges they are facing and learn techniques that you can use to support your loved one who are at this stage in their dementia diagnosis.

Supporting Someone with Late Stage Dementia

Monday 18th July (10am 1pm)

Face to face session at Suite 1, Carers’ Centre 

The session will give carers an opportunity to think about the challenges they are facing and learn techniques that you can use to support your loved one who are at this stage in their dementia diagnosis