Understanding Younger Onset Dementia - Darwin - NT

Understanding Younger Onset Dementia - Darwin - NT

Understanding Younger Onset Dementia session by Dementia Australia.

By Dementia Australia

Date and time

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM ACST

Location

Dementia Australia, Terminal One Building

7/396 Stuart Highway Winnellie, NT 0820 Australia

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

This session provides an introduction to younger onset dementia and the unique impacts of a diagnosis of dementia earlier in life. It includes:

  • types of younger onset dementia, signs and symptoms
  • the impact of younger onset dementia
  • understanding changes in communication and behaviour
  • starting points for planning ahead
  • an overview of services and supports.

Suitable for: People recently diagnosed with younger onset dementia and their family carers and family members. This session is not intended as professional education for workers 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 support networks.

FAQs

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

Free Parking Onsite

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact Ali Boyle on 0490 375 098 or email Alison.Boyle@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.

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Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 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.

Founded by carers more than 35 years ago, today we are the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

We involve people impacted by dementia and their experiences in our activities and decision-making, to make sure we are representative of the diverse range of dementia experiences. We amplify the voices of people impacted by dementia through advocating and sharing stories to help inform and inspire others.

For more information on the services we offer and advice on dementia please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.