Cuimhne culturally sensitive dementia awareness training programme aims to promote new and evidence–based ways of thinking about dementia and is geared towards the needs of different groups.
Cuimhne, pronounced “queevna”, is the Irish word for memory. It’s a culturally–sensitive, person–centred approach to learning about dementia. Although many good training courses are available, they tend to be geared towards staff working in care settings, rather than volunteers offering luncheon clubs, social activities and those befriending or supporting carers. Cuimhne specifically takes account of the cultural needs of people from the Irish community and minority ethnic groups.
This training is aimed at people living with dementia mostly in their own homes. It is particularly useful for staff and volunteers in community organisations and family carers supporting people with dementia.
Through this day participants will explore:
- Challenging negative assumptions
- Highlighting the importance of social interaction and services that can help those with memory problems and their family carers
- Understanding the experience of dementia for the person and carer, barriers to help seeking
- Understanding and explore the skills needed to communicate with and respect people with dementia
- Highlighting the services available
The course will run on both Wednesday 11 February and Thursday 12 February from 10:15am - 2:30pm at the Irish World Heritage Centre, Irish Town Way.