Dementia Action Week – local care team offer advice and support
Dementia Action Week is soon going to be with us (week commencing 21st May 2018) and Caremark Oldham are preparing for a busy time ahead with a number of events planned. One of which is having a market stall on Monday 21st May at a Dementia event being held at Oldham Library, between 10am – 3.00pm. Join them for a full day of information and support, for those who are living with Dementia, Carers and members of the public.
Caremark are proud of the work they carry out in order to support Dementia Awareness in Oldham. Stephanie Doherty (joint Managing Director) is Chair of Oldham Dementia Action Alliance Steering Group in addition to being a Dementia Friends’ Champion.Stephanie told Saddleworth News and Life : “I have now created 300 Dementia Friends throughout Oldham, which means 300 members of the community have a better understanding of how to assist someone who has dementia”
“This means that people who live with dementia can feel reassured that they won’t be a burden when out in the community as more people are aware of their condition and are able to support them.”
Stephanie told Saddleworth News and Life : “I have now created 300 Dementia Friends throughout Oldham, which means 300 members of the community have a better understanding of how to assist someone who has dementia”
“This means that people who live with dementia can feel reassured that they won’t be a burden when out in the community as more people are aware of their condition and are able to support them.”
To continue this theme, Caremark are working in conjunction with Wrigley Claydon Solicitors and Dr Chauhan to run an event called ‘Talking about Dementia’ on Wednesday 23rd May at the Conservative Club, Uppermill, between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Information and advice will be available for anyone who wishes to find out more about Dementia, legal advice around Power of Attorney; will writing; Mental Capacity Act and a Dementia Friends session will be held to create an even more Dementia Friendly community.
Caremark Oldham is a local, family owned domiciliary care business, based in Springhead, who offer a specialist dementia service. “We have given staff the expertise to support people who are living with dementia, ensuring we improve their experience as well as that of their carers and family, said Helan Graham (joint Managing Director).
“Dementia affects people in different ways so it’s about knowing the person well enough to establish a relationship. “We look at the person as a whole and take in their life history, their previous employment and interests to ensure they and their family feel comfortable with us. “Our calls to dementia patients are at least an hour long so there is no rushing, and we ensure there is continuity of care among our small specialist team.
“Not only can the client benefit but families can have some time off knowing their relative is being looked after by a dedicated team with expert knowledge.”
“We have given staff the expertise to support people who are living with dementia, ensuring we improve their experience as well as that of their carers and family, said Helan Graham (joint Managing Director).
“Dementia affects people in different ways so it’s about knowing the person well enough to establish a relationship. “We look at the person as a whole and take in their life history, their previous employment and interests to ensure they and their family feel comfortable with us. “Our calls to dementia patients are at least an hour long so there is no rushing, and we ensure there is continuity of care among our small specialist team.
“Not only can the client benefit but families can have some time off knowing their relative is being looked after by a dedicated team with expert knowledge.” added Helan.
Stephanie said: “Dementia is a growing condition for our ageing population and we want to ensure that as a company we can meet any future needs. “A lot of people struggle for such long time by themselves and don’t realise the support they can get. As a care provider, we aim to give people quality of life as well as quality of service.”
For further information about any of the above, please contact Caremark Oldham on 0161 627 0891, email oldham@caremark.co.uk or take a look at our website on www.caremark.co.uk/oldham.
Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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