This morning I had to make a presentation about Learning Opportunities in the Community, for a Volunteer's Course I'm taking. I mentioned the possibility of organising a Carers' Course to provide information, social contact and job training skills.
Another student had conducted a survey amongst the over 50's age group. She discovered that caring for a relative was the main barrier to people, in this age group, starting an Adult Education Course.
There was general agreement about the loss of confidence of carers, and their need for support and social activities. Maybe this is just a tiny step in the right direction, but I was pleased about the interest shown about carers, especially as the group consisted mainly of people with school age children.
Kayla
Another student had conducted a survey amongst the over 50's age group. She discovered that caring for a relative was the main barrier to people, in this age group, starting an Adult Education Course.
There was general agreement about the loss of confidence of carers, and their need for support and social activities. Maybe this is just a tiny step in the right direction, but I was pleased about the interest shown about carers, especially as the group consisted mainly of people with school age children.
Kayla