This 8 sessions Cantonese Peer-led Support Group provide care partners to connect with one another, and learn and discuss the practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias. Each session will be broken down into two components: An Educational presentation followed by discussion and sharing related to the presentation topic. Groups are facilitated by volunteers who have lived experience as care partners and have received training on group facilitation. Participants and peer facilitators decide on the focus and direction of the group. 

此小組由訓練有素的義工帶領，旨在為照顧者提供機會，在照顧患有阿茲海默氏症或其他認知障礙症的家人時，所面對的挑戰，與其他同儕一起討論、交流。此小組活動將以粵語進行。

Learning Objectives:

• Provide a safe setting which promotes mutual support, both practical and emotional, throughout the course of the disease
• Enhance care partner’s knowledge of the illness, available supports, and coping strategies

 

The group will meet on: 

 

 

Registration is required followed by a short pre-screening by phone call prior to the start of the program.

參加者須事先登記，進行簡短電話篩選程序。