One-day courses (9:30am-3:30pm) will be held on Thurs 4/10/18 and Tues 6/11/18.
At the course you will
- Understand how dementia affects the person and impacts upon quality of life
- Improve everyday communication
- Identify common triggers and use strategies to manage changes in behaviour
- Find out about Support services and information
Email NSW.Hunter@dementia.org.au
There is also Dementia Australia webinar (online seminar) for family carers on 20th November 1-2pm This session looks at changes in communication that occur for the person with dementia. It provides information of the problems that come about from communication breakdown and offers some suggestions for achieving better communication. Register online
An Educational Dementia Immersive Experience (EDIE) is also available which gives people the chance to walk in the shoes of a person with dementia, gaining a greater understanding and increasing empathy. Virtual reality googles are used along with and a facilitated group discussion.
Contact Sandra Kay 0429 567 481, sandra.kay@dementia.org.au
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