Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Ulverstone on 3 December.
It is estimated there more than 10,600 people living with all forms of dementia in Tasmania. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to around 16,500 people living with dementia by 2054.
These 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.
Introduction to 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. This session provides more detail about causes of dementia and obtaining a diagnosis.
- Tuesday 3 December, 1pm-2pm AEDT
Understanding Younger Onset Dementia
This session provides an introduction to younger onset dementia and the unique impacts of a diagnosis of dementia earlier in life.
- Tuesday 3 December, 2:15pm-3:15pm AEDT
In 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 3 December, 11am-12:30pm AEDT
Hold the Moment Podcast – Listening Session
Join us for a listening session of the new Hold the Moment Podcast, full of real stories about life after dementia diagnosis.
- Tuesday 3 December, 3:25pm-4pm AEDT
Dementia Information Stations
Chat directly with our friendly Dementia Australia staff on dementia topics. A range of aligned service providers will also be available on the day.
- Tuesday 3 December, 10am-4pm AEDT
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-hub-tas-ulverstone for details and to register. You can also call the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Dementia Helpline to register for this course on 1800 100 500. The ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Dementia Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
