Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home - North Ryde - NSW

This session provides information about dementia and the likely impact of the symptoms on a person’s perception of, and ability to successfully navigate their home environment.

You will gain knowledge in:

• the impact of dementia on perception
• strategies to support people living with dementia in their own home
• practical tips to make the home environment more enabling for people with dementia.

Suitable for: People living with dementia and their family carers and family members. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new strategies and support networks.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is parking available on-site as well as street parking.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries, please contact Debbie on (02) 9888 4277 or email Debbie.Cole@dementia.org.au

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.au

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals?

This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.