Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Bridgetown and Nannup between 6 and 8 November.
It is estimated there are more than 40,500 people living with all forms of dementia in Western Australia. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to almost 87,000 people living with dementia by 2054.
These 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.
Understanding 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.
- Wednesday 6 November, 10:30am-1pm AWST in Nannup
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. It will introduce problem solving models, including strategies to minimise and respond to changed behaviour.
- Wednesday 6 November, 2pm-5pm AWST in Nannup
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.
- Thursday 7 November, 10am-12pm AWST in Bridgetown
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.
- Thursday 7 November, 1pm-3pm AWST in Bridgetown
Activities at Home
This practical session assists carers looking after someone at home to plan engaging activities. It promotes independence and wellbeing by focusing on what the person with dementia can still do.
- Friday 8 November, 10:30am-12:30pm AWST in Bridgetown
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-hub-wa-bridgetown-nannup 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 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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