Noticing the early signs can give you peace of mind
With dementia affecting around a quarter of a million Australians, the need to recognise the early warning signs will be the focus of a workshop being held at Belmont later this month.
The Memory Changes Workshop is open to all members of the community including community care workers, assistants in nursing and volunteers.
The aim of the workshop is to raise awareness of the changes that can occur in a person’s memory and the possible side effects.
The Memory Changes Workshop will be held at Belmont 16 Footers, The Parade, Belmont on Friday 27 May 2011 starting at 10am.
Chronic Disease and Aged Care Senior Manager, Sue Ayre says the workshop helps people become better acquainted with their memory.
“Being more familiar with how memory works means people notice changes and warning signs,” she said.
One of the presenters, geriatrician for Hunter New England Health Dr Susan Wass, will discuss dementia assessment including the physical and emotional aspects and potential legal issues.
“The workshop seeks to advise people about every aspect of dementia, including future life planning and the legal issues that can arise,” Ms Ayre said.
Other groups represented on the day will be the Aged Care Assessment Team, Alzheimer’s Australia, Community Dementia Nurse, Dementia Advisory Service, Hunter New England Health’s Carer service EDuCARE, Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre, Community Aged Care Package Providers, DVA Services, Day Care, Awabakal, Home and Community Care and the Dementia Monitoring Service.
The workshop is free, with tea and coffee available at the completion of the workshop.
The Memory Changes Workshop will be held at Belmont 16 Footers, The Parade, Belmont on Friday 27 May 2011 starting at 10am. Bookings are essential. Please phone (02) 4985 5700 to make sure you don’t miss out.
Know some of the early signs of dementia
• MEMORY DECLINE that affects daily life
• DECLINE IN JUDGEMENT and reasoning
• INCREASING DIFFICULTY with words or language
• DIFFICULTY COMPLETING familiar and everyday tasks
• UNEXPLAINED CHANGES in personality and mood
Contact: Abbey Wright
Phone: (02) 4921 4477