Alzheimers Marlborough
The Alzheimers Society Marlborough was formed to assist and support carers and families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia. Our Community Support Worker assists carers by:
- Providing information on Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders
- Providing information on services available in our area
- Offers support for caregivers and families
- Holds carers meetings
- Provides educational resources
- Provides speakers for community groups
- Raises community awareness
- Publishes newsletters
- Advocates for better services for people
- Provides respite for carers by running a Day Care program
Our Community Support Worker allows the person with dementia to stay in their own home longer. The Carer has support from the Community Worker and time out from their caring role while the person with dementia enjoys a day out.
DAY CARE
The Society runs a Day Centre called Forget-me-not club on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The clients are picked up in our van, brought to the centre for a day of activities including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea before being returned home in the van. The Day Centre provides relief for carers. The day centre provides the client social interaction and stimulation in a familiar safe secure environment. Our staff are experienced and qualified and the volunteers are trained to understand the special needs of our clients.
Sample Day
- Member collected from home.
- Morning tea - discussions, great conversations.
- Activity - Walk, Quiz, Craft
- A prepared cooked lunch served; meat, vegetables and dessert.
- Rest / Quiet Time - read newspaper, books from Marlborough Public Library, or maybe a quiet snooze (a separate room with a bed is available)
- More Activities - Outings - Visiting music groups etc.
- Afternoon tea.
- Members delivered home.
