CARERS DIRECTORY
Alzheimer’s Society
offers information on all aspects of dementia. The Society are also able to
provide practical and emotional support for carers of people with dementia.
They also run two services:
Experienced relief
carers can take over the care of the person with dementia at home for a few
hours so that the carer has some time to go shopping, meet friends, do some
gardening, or have a well-earned rest.
St Martin’s Church
on Westgate in Morecambe is normally open between 13.30 -16:00 every Thursday
afternoon. The Centre gives people
with dementia companionship and stimulation through a number of activities. It
also means that carers can have a break for a few hours. Transport can be provided if you need it.
For further information, contact Diane Dew at:
* Alzheimer's
Society (Lancaster & Morecambe Branch)
Altham Meadows
Bartholomew Road
Westgate
MORECAMBE LA4 4RR
(
(01524) 402610
Fax:
(01524) 402611
If the person you care for is inclined to wander, let your neighbor,
local shopkeepers and local police know. Ensure
the person has their name, address and contact telephone numbers in their
pocket. The Alzheimer's Society
have useful booklets on this matter.