Regional workshops tackling dementia

Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Limestone Coast between 18 September and 17 October.

It is estimated there are around 34,170 people living with all forms of dementia in South Australia. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to increase to more than 55,600 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.

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 18 September, 10am-12pm ACST at Robe

• Thursday 26 September, 10am-12pm ACST at Lucindale

• Thursday 17 October, 10am-12pm ACDT at Naracoorte

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.

• Wednesday 18 September, 1pm-3pm ACST at Robe

• Thursday 26 September, 1pm-3pm ACST at Lucindale

• Thursday 17 October, 1pm-3pm ACDT at Naracoorte

Bookings are essential. Visit https://www.dementia.org.au/get-involved/brain-hub/brain-hub-sa-limestone-coast 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.