Hi Everyone, (still newish member, please forgive any solecisms!) - My husband aged 70 now, was diagnosed Alzheimer's a year ago, mild to mod. He has only just got a place on the NHS provided CST course beginning Sept, 14 weeks (if he 'passes' assessment) 1.5 hours per week.
I've read some older threads, but would be grateful for insights from anyone currently experiencing this. I did a brief 'Living Well' for Carers, and the professionals running the course were quite negative about the efficacy of CST, or any initiative aimed at improving memory or learning for dementia sufferers. I am determined that my husband should do the course, for social contact if nothing else, but I want both of us to have realistic expectations. Depending on his experience he may go on to the CST events run by our local Alz Soc so any insights anyone has on these courses too and how they compare, would be very gratefully received
Also - we were both disappointed he has had to wait a year to go on the course - what is experience in other areas (we live in South East), as this hasn't felt soon enough for us - our initial hunger to get involved with these initiatives is wearing away!
Thank you everyone, and my best wishes to you
I've read some older threads, but would be grateful for insights from anyone currently experiencing this. I did a brief 'Living Well' for Carers, and the professionals running the course were quite negative about the efficacy of CST, or any initiative aimed at improving memory or learning for dementia sufferers. I am determined that my husband should do the course, for social contact if nothing else, but I want both of us to have realistic expectations. Depending on his experience he may go on to the CST events run by our local Alz Soc so any insights anyone has on these courses too and how they compare, would be very gratefully received
Also - we were both disappointed he has had to wait a year to go on the course - what is experience in other areas (we live in South East), as this hasn't felt soon enough for us - our initial hunger to get involved with these initiatives is wearing away!
Thank you everyone, and my best wishes to you