Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Bathurst between 3 – 6 March.
It is estimated there are 781 people living with dementia in Bathurst. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to approximately 1,400 people 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 Wellness Program
This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia. Carers may include partners, family members and friends.
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Monday 3 March 9:30am-3:30pm
Mild Cognitive Impairment
This session provides information about mild cognitive impairment including diagnosis, progression, treatment and management strategy.
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Tuesday 4 March 9:30am-11am
It Starts With You
If you are passionate about your local community and want to make it more dementia-friendly then this is for you. You will learn what a dementia-friendly community is and how it benefits the whole community.
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Tuesday 4 March 11am-12pm
Consumer Engagement Information Session
This session will provide an overview of the three flagship Consumer Engagement programs available at Dementia Australia: Dementia Advocates, Connecting Peers and Dementia-Friendly Communities.
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Tuesday 4 March 1pm-2pm
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.
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Tuesday 4 March 2pm-4pm
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Wednesday 5 March 9:30am-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.
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Wednesday 5 March 9:30am-12pm
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.
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Wednesday 5 March 1pm-3:30pm
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.
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Wednesday 5 March 1pm-4pm
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Thursday 6 Mach 9:30am-12:30pm
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.
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Thursday 6 March 1:30pm-4:30pm
Bookings are essential. Visit dementia.org.au/bathurst 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 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the estimated 1.7 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: Megan Jones, Media and Communications Advisor, 0411 461 678, [email protected]
Andrea Hogan, Media and Communications Manager, 0406 904 118, [email protected]
When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines.
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If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, please call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or visit dementia.org.au.