Dementia Information Sessions
Wednesday 10th March 2021
Dementia Australia is offering free Family Carer Education sessions to assist in caring for someone living with dementia. These sessions are for individuals, family and carers only and excludes professional health care workers.
Registration to these events is essential to register go to https://www.dementia.org.au/brainhub/geraldton or click the provided links.
For a copy of the below information please click below:
Dementia Information Sessions
Date
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Topic
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Time
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Venue
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Registration Link
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| 10th March 2021 |
Understanding Dementia
An introduction to dementia for family and carers.
This session explains the types of dementia including the common signs and symptoms and the importance of diagnosis and early planning. |
2pm-3.30pm |
QE11 Community Centre
Geraldton |
https://ud_10032021_wa.eventbrite.com.au
|
11th March
2021 |
Coping with Changes in Behaviours
This session introduces 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 |
10am -11.30am |
QE11 Community Centre
Geraldton |
https://cwcb_11032021_wa.eventbrite.com.au |
11th March
2021 |
Worried About Your Memory
This session provides information on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing.
It provides strategies for improving memory, when to seek help about your concerns and services provided by Dementia Australia. |
4pm-5.30pm |
Geraldton Library |
https://wam_11032021_wa.eventbrite.com.au |
For further information or registration assistance please contact 92254094 or email WA.Booking@dementia.org.au
NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500