The award of £20,455 recognises the higher incidence of dementia in the Irish community and the commitment of family carers supporting people living with the condition, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The aim of the Cuimhne Carers Project is to provide family carers with culturally sensitive resources online to help and support them in their caring roles. The four-month project of activities starting in August will include provision of:
• Online information about dementia and the experience of dementia from the person’s perspective
• A bank of culturally appropriate resources such as reminiscence materials, music, poetry and sporting memories
• A series of webinar, live online training and workshops about communication, practical caring skills, legal/financial matters and end of life care
• Website information and resources about external services such as Admiral Nurses, Alzheimer’s Society and local Irish organisations who offer support to people with dementia and their carers
• A secure online carers forum offering a safe place to meet, to share thoughts and feelings, learn from and support each other.
• Information, advice and support about self-care for carers.
If you would like more details or be kept in touch about this project email Ann Gould agould@irishinbritain.org