Services in Sir Gar

Services offered

• Carers Education Programme
  The programmes comprise of 4 weekly sessions each lasting half a day. The sessions are entitled Introduction to Dementia, Behaviours we find challenging, Changing Relationships and Activities. The aim is to assist carers in their caring role by providing knowledge and understanding of the illness, and some coping strategies for their everyday lifes. We can offer replacement care for the person with Dementia while their carer attends, transport costs, and lunch is provided afterwards,
• Carers Information
  At Alzheimer's Society Sir Gar we understand better than anyone the importance of providing quality information and ongoing support to carers and families. We hold a stock of factsheets on all things demantia related, ranging from information on the various types of dementia to benefits, legal information and care homes. Our staff are friendly, supportive and most importantly have an understanding of the challanges facing people living with dementia, their carers and families. We cover the whole of Carmarthenshire including the following key areas: Carmarthen, Llanelli, Ammanford, Llandeilo, Llandovery & Newcastle Emlyn. We are happy to visit people in their own homes or alternatively you can pop into our centre at Ammanford. We are open daily from 9am to 4pm.
• Carers Information Programme
  We run six week information programmes (half a day each week) focussed on educating and supporting carers. We encourage local services and organisations to come along and give short talks to carers. Topics include: A Basic introduction to dementia, Dementia psychology, Benefits, Legal advice, Independent living technologies & Healthy living and wellbeing.
• CrISP Information Programme Carmarthenshire
  The Carer Information and Support Programme or CrISP course lead by the Carers' Information Programme Development Manager providing effective support and up to date, relevant and evidence based information in a group environment.
• Day Activities
  A range of day activities and social events
• Dementia Cafe Carmarthen
  People with dementia can attend with their families for support and information in a relaxed social environment. It provides an opportunity for carers to share their experiences and to support each other as well as having the opportunity to discuss a range of issues with Alzheimer’s Society staff and volunteers.
• Dementia Cafe- Ammanford
  People with dementia can attend with their families for support and information in a relaxed social environment. It provides an opportunity for carers to share their experiences and to support each other as well as having the opportunity to discuss a range of issues with Alzheimer’s Society staff and volunteers.
• Side by Side
  Our "Side by Side" befriending scheme provides a service of friendship and encouragement for people living with dementia and their carers. With a team of specially recruited and trained volunteers who visit people in their own home, we aim to provide an opportunity for carers to have a few hours break, safe in the knowledge the person they care for is enjoying companionship and support. Our befriending volunteers however, are unable to provide personal care.
• Singing for the Brain- Ammanford
  Singing for the Brain® is designed to be a fun, stimulating and social activity for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia and their carers. Sessions are led by a trained Singing for the Brain® leader. The sessions provide an opportunity for people with dementia and carers to meet regularly in a relaxing and fun environment where refreshments are provided. Sessions involve a wide variety of music and include familiar favourites as well as simple songs that may enable harmonies or rounds. Participants are able to join in as fully as they wish and lyrics and percussion instruments are made available. Please contact us for further information
• Singing for the Brain- Burry Port
  Singing for the Brain® is designed to be a fun, stimulating and social activity for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia and their carers. Sessions are led by a trained Singing for the Brain® leader. The sessions provide an opportunity for people with dementia and carers to meet regularly in a relaxing and fun environment where refreshments are provided. Sessions involve a wide variety of music and include familiar favourites as well as simple songs that may enable harmonies or rounds. Participants are able to join in as fully as they wish and lyrics and percussion instruments are made available. Please contact us for further information
• Support Group - Ammanford
  We run monthly support groups across the county for carers of people living with dementia. This provides a valuable opportunity for people facing similar challenges to share their experiences and support each other.
• Support Group- Llanelli
  We run monthly support groups across the county for carers of people living with dementia. This provides a valuable opportunity for people facing similar challenges to share their experiences and support each other.