About this Event
This program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. It covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.
You will gain knowledge in:
- dementia and related issues such as planning for the future
- strategies for living positively with dementia including support
- the management, reduction and/or prevention of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Suitable for: People living with dementia and their family carers and family members. This program is not intended as professional education for workers in the health or aged care sectors.
This program runs across 7 sessions every Tuesday. To complete this program, you must attend all the 7 sessions:
- Tuesday, 20 August 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday, 27 August 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday, 10 September 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday, 24 September 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Tuesday, 01 October 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This program is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.
If you register to attend this program you will be contacted by Dementia Australia staff to ensure that the program will meet your needs and that you meet the eligibility requirements.
FAQs
How will I know the program is suitable?
The program is for the person living with Dementia along with a family carer or family member, however, people with dementia can attend alone if they wish. Once you are registered, our facilitators will contact you to discuss whether the program will be suitable for you and only 2 people per family can register, the person living with dementia and his/her family carer.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
This information will be provided to you once you've been confirmed for eligibility to participate this program.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Contact the facilitators:
Gina Hayward on (02) 4962 7007 or email at Gina.Hayward@ dementia.org.au Joshua Moody on (02) 8397 5421 or email at [email protected]
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?
It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, 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
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club, Booner Street, Hawks Nest, Australia
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