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Dementia Australia supports Tweed Heads

Dementia Australia

Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Tweed Heads between 23-26 February. 

It is estimated there are almost 145,700 people living with dementia in NSW. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 252,800 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.  

Carer Wellness Program 

This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia, whether they live with you or elsewhere. 

  • Monday 23 February, 9:30am-3:30pm (AEDT), Tweed Heads. 

  
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. 

  • Tuesday 24 February, 9:30am-11:30am (AEDT) Tweed Heads  
      

It Starts With You 

If you are passionate about your local community and want to make it more dementia-friendly then this session is for you.

  • Tuesday 24 February, 11:30am-12:30pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads  
      

Consumer Engagement Information Session 

This session will provide an overview of the three flagship Consumer Engagement programs available at Dementia Australia: Dementia Advocates, Connecting Peers and Dementia-Friendly Communities. 

  • Tuesday 24 February, 12:30pm- 1pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads  

 

Activities at Home 

This practical session assists carers looking after someone at home to plan engaging activities. It promotes independence and wellbeing by focusing on what the person with dementia can still do. 

  • Tuesday 24 February, 2pm-4:30pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads  
     

Communication and Dementia 

This session will provide an overview of the three flagship Consumer Engagement programs available at Dementia Australia: Dementia Advocates, Connecting Peers and Dementia-Friendly Communities. 

  • Wednesday 25 February, 9:30am-12pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads  

 

Understanding Changes in Behaviour 

This session will provide an overview of the three flagship Consumer Engagement programs available at Dementia Australia: Dementia Advocates, Connecting Peers and Dementia-Friendly Communities. 

  • Wednesday 25 February, 1pm-4pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads  

 

Yarning About Dementia 

This yarn is an interactive session to deepen your understanding of dementia through shared stories and practical strategies. Topics include What is dementia – symptoms and signs, understanding changes in behaviour, how to communicate, carer wellness, dementia friendly communities, advocacy and peer support, virtual session – walking with someone with dementia. 

  • Wednesday 25 February, 10am-3pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads  
     

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 26 February, 9:30am–12:30 pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads  

 

Exploring Respite 

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 26 February, 1pm-2.30pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads
     

Grief Loss and Dementia 

This session provides an overview of the grief, loss and emotional impact of the changes caused by dementia. 

  • Thursday 26 February, 2.30pm-4.30pm (AEDT) Tweed Heads 
     

 

 

  

Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-hub-tweed-heads-nsw 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.  

 

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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. 

For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au  

Media contacts: David Gear, 0435 515 221, [email protected]  

When talking or writing about dementia please refer to Dementia-Friendly Language Guidelines. 

Note to Editors: We request, where possible, details for the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 appear alongside news stories about dementia, as these stories often prompt questions or concerns:  

If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, please call the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or visit dementia.org.au.