Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering a range of support in Maryborough and Gympie between 5-9 June.
It is estimated there are almost 80,000 people living with dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 174,000 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:
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.
- Monday 5 June 2:00pm-4:30pm in Maryborough
Grief, Loss and Dementia
This session provides an overview of the grief, loss and emotional impact of the changes caused by dementia.
- Tuesday 6 June 9:30am-12:00pm in Maryborough
- Wednesday 7 June 9:30am-12:00pm in Gympie
Understanding Dementia
This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Tuesday 6 10:00am-11:30am in Maryborough
- Wednesday 7 June 10:00am-11:30am in Gympie
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.
- Tuesday 6 June 12:30pm-1:30pm in Maryborough
- Wednesday 7 June 12:30pm-1:30pm in Gympie
Worried About Your Memory?
This session provides information on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing.
- Tuesday 6 June 2:30pm-4:00pm in Maryborough
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.
- Thursday 8 June 9:30am-12:30pm in Gympie
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.
- Friday 9 June 9:00am-2:30pm
Bookings are essential. Visit www.dementia.org.au/brainhub/maryborough-gympie 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.
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.5 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.
For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au
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