Dementia Citizens is a new project that aims to help people with dementia and those who care for them, using apps on smartphones and tablets. If you’re affected by dementia, Dementia Citizens can help you: find new activities that you can enjoy with family and friends, using your smartphone or tablet take part in dementia research studies and help us understand more about dementia care learn new ways of living with dementia and caring for someone with dementia To find out more: http://dementiacitizens.org/
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Dementia Carers’ Support
The word dementia describes a variety of symptoms that may include difficulties with memory, thinking, problem solving and language, as well as changes in mood and personality. There are many different types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease being the most common one. If you are concerned about someone because of memory problems or changes in their behaviour or mood, the first person to contact is their GP who will determine whether the person needs to be referred to Lewisham Memory Services for a possible diagnosis. Diagnosing dementia can take time as many other illnesses need to be ruled out. The symptoms
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Maggie
Maggie has been volunteering for Carers Lewisham for over a year and has recently secured a part time role as a Carers Support Officer working with people with Dementia. She is energetic and very passionate about helping people. She has a great interest in Dementia and supporting Carers through their journey with their cared for person. She loves cats and reading, and loves to be outdoors.
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Ann
Ann is delighted to share the role of Carers Support Officer (Dementia) with her colleague Maggie. Previously, Ann spent much of her working life in the Arts, and was one of the first ever women to join The Magic Circle. She decided to change her career path after becoming a dementia carer herself. As a trained NLP Practitioner and Life Coach she is a great believer in holistic health, as well as the practice of Mindfulness. Ann also teaches movement/dance to people with dementia.
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Carers Lewisham Team
Kevin Drugan – Chief Executive Luisa Depaoli – Marketing & Communications Officer Caroline Kelly – Executive Assistant Adult Carers Service Sharon Skinner – Adult Services Manager Julie Deadman – Carers Support Assistant Neighbourhood Support Cathy Collymore – Carers Support Officer Vacant – Carers Support Officer Neighbourhood 2, East: Blackheath, Ladywell, Lewisham Central, Lee Green Ulalee Griffiths – Carers Support Officer Jeyamani Sivathasan – Carers Support Officer Specialist support Sandra Burgess – Counselling Services Manager Nicole Nurse – Carers Support Officer (End of Life) Ann Pownall – Carers Support Officer (Dementia) Maggie Burke – Carers Support Officer
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Meet the Team
Kevin Drugan – Chief Executive Luisa Depaoli – Marketing & Communications Manager Sue Offord – Fundraising Officer Anna Svensson – Executive Assistant Hannah Mold – People Coordinator Adult Carers Service Piers Goodman – Adult Services Manager Neighbourhood Support Cathy Collymore – Carers Support Officer Neighbourhood 1, North: Evelyn, New Cross, Telegraph Hill, Brockley Giovanna Leuzzi – Carers Support Officer Neighbourhood 2, East: Blackheath, Ladywell, Lewisham Central, Lee Green Jolyon Nash – Carers Support Officer Neighbourhood 3, South: Rushey Green, Catford South, Grove Park, Whitefoot, Downham Ulalee Griffiths – Carers Support Officer Neighbourhood 4, West: Bellingham, Sydenham, Perry Vale, Forest Hill, Crofton Park
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Adult Carers 18+
Carers Lewisham provide a specific service for Adult Carers. The service aim to give advice, information and focused support to Adult Carers, in order to match everyone’s need. For further information on what we do, please download a copy of our Adult Carers Leaflet. Services available Advice and Information Events and activities Counselling Grief Recovery Dementia Willow Tree (End of Life) Working for Carers
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Carers Week 6th -12th June 2016
Carers Lewisham will be holding an event for all carers on Wednesday 8th June 2016 10:00am to 3:00pm at the *Irish Community Centre, 2A Davenport Road, Catford, SE6 2AZ. There will be community stalls offering advice and information throughout the day. Local business’ and organisations are invited to attend and show their support for local carers. This year’s theme for carers week is ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’. Carer Friendly Communities are places where carers feel supported to look after their family or friends, and recognised as individuals with needs of their own. Carers UK are asking people to RECOMMEND organisations, services
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Mental Health Professionals
Mental Health Carers need recognition, advice information and support too. Confidentiality can sometimes be used as a barrier read below how you can ensure carers get the information they need without breaking confidentiality: Carers and Confidentiality Young Carers There are many children and young people who care for parents who have mental health problems. Carers Lewisham provides support to Yopung Carers aged from 5 years old upwards, read more below: Carers Lewisham Young Carers Services What Young Carers Want Support to Mental Health Carers Carers Lewisham currently provides a range of support services to carers of people with
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Learn More About Caring
Learn more about the illness or disability of your cared for person and how to cope. We run occasional training days and courses on topics of interest to carers for example First Aid Challenging Behaviour – children Challenging Behaviour – Dementia Medication and side effects – for Mental Health Carers Assistive Technology – how equipment can help you with your caring tasks For more information please see out latest newsletter – click on the link below: Newsletter Autumn 14
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