Living With Dementia Program - Griffith - ACT

This program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. It covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.

You will gain knowledge in:

• dementia and related issues such as planning for the future
• strategies for living positively with dementia including support
• the management, reduction and/or prevention of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

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

This program runs over 7 sessions:

• Tuesday, 30 April 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Tuesday, 7 May 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Tuesday, 14 May 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Tuesday, 21 May 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Tuesday, 28 May2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Tuesday, 4 June 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Tuesday, 11 June 2024, from 10:00am to 12:30pm

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

If you register to attend this program you will be contacted by Dementia Australia staff to ensure that the program will meet your needs and that you meet the eligibility requirements.

FAQs

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

Underground pay parking is available at Coles Manuka (across the road from Endeavour House). Access to Level 3, is gained via the double glass doors located on Franklin Street.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact Ann Miller on (02) 6255 0722 or Ann.Miller@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 program is not suitable for volunteers and professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors. Dementia Australia offers a wide range of education for a professional health care worker. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.