Training for Family Carers and Supporters

A family carer is anyone who provides or contributes to the provision of regular, informal care to someone they know, e.g. a spouse, relative, friend, or neighbour.

To learn more about upcoming courses please follow this link

Note: Places are limited and offered by invitation only. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested participants to apply as early as possible, as spaces may fill quickly.

To register:

1. Complete an Application Form

Complete the Online Application Form , or download the form here, and post it to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, External Learning and Development Department, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 N8YO.

Applications will be acknowledged once received. After applying, you will go onto our waiting list, and we will contact you as soon as possible to offer you a place on our next available course.

2. Await an Invitation from our Team

We will contact you by email or phone. If you have not provided contact details, we will send the invitation by post.

3. Accept the invitation and attend the course

Invitations are for one person only. Due to high demand and health & safety guidelines, we’re unable to accommodate additional attendees. Thank you for your understanding.

We deliver ‘Insights into Dementia – Informing and Empowering Family Carers‘ in various counties nationwide.

This is an in-person course that provides information on dementia and its impact. It aims to empower family carers by providing detailed information on dementia and how it progresses, as well as practical advice for carers. This course has recently been updated and improved.

Insights covers topics such as:

• Dementia and Looking After Yourself
• Changing Relationships and Accessing Information
• Communication and Staying Active
• Responsive Behaviours and Safety at Home
• Personal Care and Nutrition and Eating Well
• Course Review and Next Steps

The courses are one session per week for 7 weeks. Sessions usually take place in the evening. Courses are free of charge, but a voluntary donation is welcome.

Note: Places are limited and offered by invitation only. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested participants to apply as early as possible, as spaces may fill quickly.

To register:

1. Complete an Application Form

Complete the Online Application Form , or download the form here, and post it to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, External Learning and Development Department, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 N8YO.

Applications will be acknowledged once received. After applying, you will go onto our waiting list, and we will contact you as soon as possible to offer you a place on our next available course.

2. Await an Invitation from our Team

We will contact you by email or phone. If you have not provided contact details, we will send the invitation by post.

3. Accept the invitation and attend the course

Invitations are for one person only. Due to high demand and health & safety guidelines, we’re unable to accommodate additional attendees. Thank you for your understanding.

This 7-week course is delivered completely online and provides practical support for family carers managing the daily demands of caring for a relative with dementia.

It covers essential topics such as:

• Dementia and Looking After Yourself
• Changing Relationships and Accessing Information
• Communication and Staying Active
• Responsive Behaviours and Safety at Home
• Personal Care and Nutrition and Eating Well
• Course Review and Next Steps

This course is designed to be more flexible and allows participants to engage with the content in their own time. Participants can also read materials and do their reflections at a pace that suits them.

Courses are free of charge, but a voluntary donation is welcome.

For more information, click here or email [email protected]

Note: Places are limited and offered by invitation only. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested participants to apply as early as possible, as spaces may fill quickly.

To register:

1. Complete an Application Form

Complete the Online Application Form , or download the form here, and post it to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, External Learning and Development Department, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 N8YO.

Applications will be acknowledged once received. After applying, you will go onto our waiting list, and we will contact you as soon as possible to offer you a place on our next available course.

2. Await an Invitation from our Team

We will contact you by email or phone. If you have not provided contact details, we will send the invitation by post.

3. Accept the invitation and attend the course

Invitations are for one person only. Due to high demand and health & safety guidelines, we’re unable to accommodate additional attendees. Thank you for your understanding.

This online, 8-week course is a follow-on course from Insights into Dementia/Home Based Care-Home Based Education which focuses on providing care to a person with advanced dementia.

Content includes:

• Later stage symptoms
• Transitions in later stage dementia care
• Emotional well-being for the person living with dementia
• Coping and self-care
• Person-centred communication approaches
• Review, reflect, and look ahead

For more information, email [email protected]

You must complete an application form before attending this course. Click here to complete the electronic application form. Submitted applications will be acknowledged. Once we receive your application, you will go onto our waiting list, and we will contact you as soon as possible to offer you a place on our next course.

The Alzheimer Society offers a range of courses for businesses and organisations. These can take place online or face-to-face.

We help provide Dementia Awareness training for organisations in all sectors, ranging from retail, transport, banking, health, and the voluntary and community sectors. Together, we are striving to create communities that respect, include, and support people living with dementia, their families, and supporters. 

We have several options that might be of interest to your organisation, and we may also tailor our training courses to better suit your organisation’s needs. 

To help us better understand your goals, please complete this electronic form here.

Alternatively, feel free to contact us at [email protected] for more information. 

You can read more about our training for businesses and organisations here