Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Northam between 25 – 27 March.
It is estimated there are 210 people living with dementia in Northam. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to approximately 420 people 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.
Worried About Your Memory?
This session provides information on memory and common changes that may occur with ageing.
- Tuesday 25 March 10am-12:30pm
Understanding Dementia
This session provides an introduction to dementia including an overview of different types of dementia, diagnosis, planning ahead and how to support someone living with dementia.
- Tuesday 25 March 2pm-4:30pm
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.
- Wednesday 26 March 10am-1pm
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.
- Wednesday 26 March 2pm-4:30pm
Communication and Dementia
This session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.
- Thursday 27 March 10am-1pm
Bookings are essential. Visit dementia.org.au/northam 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.
