Dementia Australia courses in Rockhampton and Gladstone

Are you concerned about your memory or do you or someone you know have dementia? Dementia Australia is running a range of sessions in the Rockhampton and Gladstone areas between 24 and 26 November 2020.

There are estimated to be more than 5,000 people living with dementia in federal electorates of Capricornia and Flynn. Without a medical breakthrough, this number is expected to increase to an estimated 9,400 people living with dementia by 2058.

The Dementia Australia courses are an opportunity for people living with dementia and carers to attend free education sessions about dementia and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide. Please note, bookings are essential.

Education sessions include:

Understanding Dementia

This session is an introduction to dementia, including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis and how to support someone living with dementia now and planning for the future.

Worried About Your Memory?

This session focuses on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing. It provides strategies for improving memory, when to seek help about your concerns and services provided by Dementia Australia.

Communication and Dementia

The session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.

Grief, Loss and Dementia

This session provides an overview of dementia and caring for someone who has dementia, with a focus on practical tools to manage the emotions associated with change, including loss and grief.

Bookings for courses are essential. https://www.dementia.org.au/brainhub/rockhamptongladstone to view details and register to attend.

Not able to attend? Dementia Australia is still here for you. The National Dementia Helpline is available on 1800 100 500 from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Visit our website at www.dementia.org.au