Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Albany, Western Australia between 20-24 April, 2026.
It is estimated there are 43,400 people living with dementia in Western Australia. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 87,000 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.
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. Monday 20 April, 2026, 2pm-4:30pm AWST, Albany
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 21 April, 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm AWST, Albany
Communication and Dementia The session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia. Tuesday 21 April, 2026, 2pm-4:30pm AWST, Albany
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. Wednesday 22 April, 2026, 10am-12pm AWST, Denmark
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 22 April, 2026, 1:30pm-4pm AWST, Denmark
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. Wednesday 22 April, 2026, 9:30am-11:30am AWST, Albany
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. Thursday 23 April, 2026, 1pm-3:30pm AWST, Albany
Grief, Loss and Dementia This session provides an overview of the grief, loss and emotional impact of the changes caused by dementia. Friday 24 April, 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm AWST, Albany
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-albany-and-denmark-wa 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.
You can also call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. The National Dementia Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
