Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Southern Downs and Toowoomba between 9 September and 13 September.
It is estimated there are around 82,270 people living with all forms of dementia in Queensland. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 168,300 people living with dementia by 2054.
The Dementia Australia sessions are an opportunity for people living with dementia, their carers, family, and friends to attend free education to better understand dementia and to discuss the support and services Dementia Australia can provide. Please note, bookings are essential.
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.
- Monday 9 September 1pm-2pm in Warwick
- Thursday 12 September 12:30pm-1:30pm in Toowoomba
Worried About Your Memory?
This session provides information 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.
- Monday 9 September 2:30pm-5pm in Warwick
- Friday 13 September 10am-12:30pm in Toowoomba
It Starts With You
If you are passionate about your local community and want to make it more dementia-friendly, then this session is for you.
- Monday 9 September 9:30am-11am in Killarney
- Tuesday 10 September 9:30am-11am in Stanthorpe
- Wednesday 11 September 9:30am-11am in Warwick
- Thursday 12 September 1:30pm-3pm in Toowoomba
Understanding Dementia
This session provides and introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Tuesday 10 September 11am-12:30pm in Stanthorpe
- Wednesday 11 September 4pm-5:30pm in Warwick
- Thursday 12 September 3:30pm-5pm in Toowoomba
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.
- Tuesday 10 September 1:30pm-4:30pm in Stanthorpe
- Wednesday 11 September 1pm-4pm in Warwick
- Thursday 12 September at 9am-12pm in Toowoomba
Carer Wellness Program
This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia, whether they live with you or elsewhere. Carers may include partners, family members and friends.
- Tuesday 10 September 9:30am-2pm in Warwick
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-hub-qld-southern-downs-toowoomba 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.
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Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 421,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 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.
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
Media contacts: Stephen O’Connell, Media & Communications Advisor, 0402 284 257, Stephen.oconnell@dementia.org.au
When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.
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