Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Armidale between 9 September and 12 September.
It is estimated there are more than 138,200 people living with all forms of dementia in New South Wales. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 252,800 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 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.
- Monday 9 September 9:30am-3pm AEST in Armidale
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.
- Tuesday 10 September 11am-12pm AEST in Armidale
Mild Cognitive Impairment
This session provides information about mild cognitive impairment, including diagnosis, progression, treatment and management strategies.
- Tuesday 10 September 9:30am-11am AEST in Armidale
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 1pm-3:30pm AEST in Armidale
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.
- Tuesday 10 September 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST in Armidale
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 11 September 9:30am-12pm AEST in Armidale
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-hub-nsw-armidale 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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