Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Yea between 2 and 5 December.
It is estimated there are almost 110,600 people living with dementia in Victoria. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 216,400 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. Please note, bookings are essential.
Community Information Session
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. This session will also include a talk by Seniors Rights Victoria. Tuesday 2 December, 9:30am-12:30pm
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 3 December, 1pm-3:30pm, Alexandra
Mobile Health Van Brain Hub Learn about dementia and the services and support available through Dementia Australia.
Thursday 4 December, 9:30am-11am. Eildon
Mobile Health Van Brain Hub Learn about dementia and the services and support available through Dementia Australia.
Thursday 4 December, 2pm-3:30pm. Kinglake Drop in sessions At this information session you can learn about the support and services offered by Dementia Australia, the Council on Ageing, Senior Rights Victoria, Live Up, Yea and District Memorial Hospital and Alexandra District Health.
Friday 5 December, 9am-12pm. Yea
Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dementia-australia-brain-hub-yea-vic-registration-1903189363619 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.
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the estimated 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
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