Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia?
Dementia Australia is offering a range of support in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay between 28 and 31 March 2022.
There are estimated 94,000 people living with dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to an estimated 207,000 people living with dementia by 2058.
The Dementia Australia courses are an opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family, and friends to attend free education sessions and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide. Please note, bookings are essential.
Events and education sessions include:
Younger Onset Dementia This session provides information specific to younger people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, exploring the unique impacts of younger onset dementia.
- Monday 28 March 1:00pm-2:30pm in Bundaberg
Worried About Your Memory? This session provides information on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing.
- Monday 28 March 3:00pm-4:30pm in Bundaberg
Thursday 31 March 1:00pm-2:30pm in Hervey Bay
Grief, Loss and Dementia This session provides an overview of the grief, loss and emotional impact of the changes caused by dementia.
- Tuesday 29 March 9:30am-12:00pm in Bundaberg
Introduction to Dementia
This session provides an introduction to dementia, including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Tuesday 29 March 1:00pm-2:30pm in Bundaberg
- Thursday 31 March 9:30am-11:00am in Hervey Bay
Communication and Dementia This session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.
- Wednesday 30 March 9:30am-12:00pm in Bundaberg
Carer Gateway – Information Session This session provides information for families and carers on how to access free dementia specific services including counselling, coaching, connecting with other carers, practical assistance, planned and emergency respite.
- Wednesday 30 March 12:45pm-1:45pm in Bundaberg
- Thursday 31 March 11:30am-12:30pm in Hervey Bay
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/brainhub/bundabergherveybay for details and to register. You can also call the National Dementia Helpline to register for this course on 1800 100 500. The National Dementia Helpline is available from 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support v ital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
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