Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering a range of support in Coffs Harbour between 13-15 September 2022.
There are an estimated 161,000 people living with dementia in New South Wales. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to an estimated 345,000 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:
Understanding Dementia
This session introduces dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Tuesday 13 September 10:00am-11:30am
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.
- Tuesday 13 September 1:30pm-4:00pm
Understanding Changes in Behaviour
This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes to the brain, effects on behaviour and the impacts of changed behaviour.
- Wednesday 14 September 9:30am-12:30pm
EDIE for Family Carers
This session enhances knowledge of dementia through virtual reality technology that allows participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia.
- Wednesday 14 September 1:30pm-4:30pm
Carer Wellness Program
This group session is designed to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes for a carer, family or friend of a person living with dementia.
- Thursday 15 September 9:30am-3pm
Bookings are essential. Visit www.dementia.org.au/brainhub/coffsharbour 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 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Key Facts:
When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.
About us:
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 vital 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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