What help can I get for my family and myself?
Your starting point is the comprehensive Dementia Carers Pathways document.
Dementia Carers' Pathways has been written by two gentlemen who found themselves faced with having to care for loved ones and came to realise the difficulties experienced in finding timely and correct information.
So that others might benefit from their experiences, they put many hours in to compiling this document, which is being distributed nationally via this web site.
Dementia Carers' Pathways is a document in two parts. The main document which is general in nature and includes appendix 1, and appendix 2 which is generated separately from details held in the REPoD database. This appendix 2 not only holds a list of national telephone numbers, web sites, etc. but is also tailored to your region / council administrative area.
The regional and local information in appendix 2 is reliant on Rotary Clubs across the country getting involved and compiling that information. If after generating appendix 2 you find that regional and local information is missing, then please contact your local Rotary Club and ask them to get involved.
You can find a Rotary Club or Clubs near you by using the 'find a club' search facility on the home page of the RIBI web site. Right-hand side about 50mm (2in) down from the top of the page.
You will also find it invaluable to download the various record sheets. Their use will make your life a lot easier as time progresses.
Dementia Carers' Pathways - Main Document
Record sheets:
Record of Calls and Conversations
Appendix 2:
In order to generate appendix 2, you need to select your region and administrative authority from the fields below. Please note that in some circumstances, because of the way the government has set up various authorities, these will both be the same.
Rotary Clubs - What you can do:
Stop Press:
Dementia Adventure
Looking for a break / holiday for someone you care for or yourself - then take a look at this web site.
John Suchet becomes Honorary President of REPoD
John Suchet, one of the UK's best known broadcasters and journalists, has given his backing to a nationwide Rotary campaign aimed at providing support for families living with dementia.
Since his wife Bonnie was diagnosed with dementia in February 2006, John has become a passionate campaigner dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and providing support for carers.
John said; "I fully support Rotary's nationwide campaign to provide help for families caring for people with dementia. I know at first hand how difficult it is, and how much help and support is needed. I applaud Rotarians for their commitment, and am honoured to become Honorary President of REPoD".
Rotary Club Press Release in PDF format.
RIBI Conference 2011 - Speech
This is a PDF transcript of the speech given by Geri Parlby about dementia and REPoD's activities at the RIBI Conference in Dublin.
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