Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia?
Dementia Australia is offering support through a number of sessions in Moree, Narrabri, and Gunnedah between 13 and 16 October.
It is estimated that there are almost 141,800 people living with 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.
Bookings are essential.
Yarning about Dementia
This yarn is an interactive session to deepen your understanding of dementia through shared stories and practical strategies.
Monday 13 October, 10am–3pm (AEDT), Moree
Wednesday 15 October, 10am–3pm (AEDT), Narrabri
Thursday 16 October, 10am–3pm (AEDT), Gunnedah
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.
Tuesday 14 October, 9.30am–12.30pm (AEDT), Moree
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 14 October, 12.30pm–1pm (AEDT), Moree
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.
Tuesday 14 October, 1pm–3.30pm (AEDT), Moree
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 14 October, 3.30pm–4pm (AEDT), Moree
Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-moree-narrabri-and-gunnedah-nsw 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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