Caregiver training and support program
Caregiver training and support program
Description
The object of the action is the free education (modern and asynchronous tele-education) and support of caregivers of people with dementia who live in the Region of Central Greece.
The program, lasting a total of eight (8) weeks, will include online seminars, which will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm) as well as individual or group psychological support sessions. It will focus on the special needs of carers, providing:
- Access to essential information on dementia symptoms, progression and available treatments.
- Specific skills that allow effective treatment of the physical, psychological and financial burden of dementia.
- Individual and / or group psychological support sessions.
At the same time, the appropriate knowledge will be given to prevent the consequences of a possible new wave of the pandemic on mental health.
Caregiver training and support program
Target Audience
The action “LEARNING TO CARE… people with dementia” is addressed to:
- Family caregivers for people with dementia.
- Professional caregivers for people with dementia.
- Other caregivers for people with dementia.
Objectives of the program
People involved in the care of people with dementia formally or informally, through training seminars will learn:
- Understand the characteristics of anomalous disorders and the dimensions of their role as caregivers.
- Recognize and resolve problematic situations related to the care of a person with dementia.
- Involve the person with dementia in meaningful activities depending on the stage at which he is.
- Supervise physical and mental empowerment activities for the person they care for.
- Use communication and problem-solving skills to provide person-centered care.
By attending individual and / or group sessions, caregivers will be able to:
- Strengthen elements that contribute to their mental resilience.
- Cope effectively in their daily lives.
Implementation
Implementing body of the action “LEARNING TO CARE… people with dementia”, is defined the Structure “BRIDGE” of the Regional Development Fund of Central Greece.
The scientific support of the program is provided by the Greek Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders of Chalkida.
Participation fee
Beneficiaries participate in the program free of charge as their participation is provided free of charge.
The resources for the implementation of the action are borne by the budget of the Act “Structure of support of social inclusion actions – BRIDGE”, with Κ.Α. 2016EP05610024 and OPS code 5001973 of the OP. “Central Greece 2014-2020”, Work Package 2 (WP 2) “Intervention-support” and in particular P2.2 “Support needs recording services – Intervention Services”.
Important Dates
Registrations: expired
Program Duration: expired
