Organisations A-Z Organisations

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

View all organisations beginning with R

S

View all organisations beginning with S

T

U

V

W

Y

Print Correction Save

Carers Information and Support Programme (CrISP)

This Carers Information and Support Programme (CrISP) is for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. It provides an opportunity for you to talk in a friendly and confidential environment about your experiences and the impact they are having on you.

The programme aims to provide you with the information and support that you need.

- Understanding change as dementia progresses
- Living with change when more help is needed
- Living well and coping day to day
Umbrella org:
Alzheimers Society
Contact name:
Jill Sweeney
Job title:
Dementia Adviser
Telephone:
07704 777220
Sector:
Public

Related Information

Related Factsheets

Subject Definitions

Someone who looks after another, either as a job or often through family responsibilities
The term 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms which include loss of memory, mood changes, and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and damage caused by a series of small strokes. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual person and what type of dementia they have. Each person is unique and will experience dementia in their own way. It is often the case that the person's family and friends are more concerned about the symptoms than the person may be themselves.