Caring for a Parent With Dementia - Milton - QLD

This therapeutic program is designed to help sons and daughters navigate the practical, psychological, and emotional issues that arise when caring for a parent with dementia.

The program aims to improve relationships and mental and emotional wellbeing. It combines education and strategies with deep listening, sharing, reflection and guided meditation. Participants will be challenged to reimagine the parent, themselves, and their situation in a supportive peer environment.

This program runs over 2 sessions:

• Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 09.30am to 2.30pm
• Wednesday 11 December 2024 from 09.30am to 2.30pm

Lunch will be provided on both day so please advise any dietary needs.

Suitable for: Adult sons and daughters caring for a parent with dementia. This program is not intended as professional education for workers in the health or aged care sectors.

This program is presented in small group sessions where you will have the opportunity to share your experiences, listen to and support others.

If you register, you'll be contacted by Dementia Australia to ensure that the program meets your needs and that you're eligible.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is free street parking within a 10-minute walk on Beck Street, Fernberg Road, Elizabeth Street and Baroona Road. • Metered parking – please note: you will need to download the Council parking app (Cellopark - https://www.cellopark.com.au/Site/) to pay for parking using a smartphone rather than feeding the meter or ticket machine.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact (add specific facilitator/admin contact details).

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email [email protected].

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

If you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals?

This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Milton, Australia