During 2015 there are a number of free community seminars offered by Alzheimer’s Australia which may help you understand dementia better and/or implement simple changes which can make a big difference to a person with dementia?
Note: the seminars posted here are for Victoria, if you are interested in finding out more about Community Seminars for other Australian states, please contact your local Alzheimer’s Australia office.
How dementia-friendly is your home?
Join us to examine some simple and practical design solutions that you can implement in your own home to create a dementia-friendly environment. Learn how elements such as lighting, sound and colour can be effectively used to create a calm and enabling environment. The implementation of which, may make a significant difference to the quality of life and wellbeing for a person living with dementia.
This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and people with dementia.
Where? Caulfield Park Pavilion, Balaclava Road, Caulfield VIC 3162
When? Wednesday, 15 April 2015
2:45pm – 3:00pm – Registration and refreshment,
3:00pm – 4:00pm – Seminar,
4:00pm – 4:30pm – Question time
Speaker: Terri Preece, Assistant Course Developer, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Book online: https://caulfield.eventarc.com/26264
Advances in the early diagnosis of dementia: challenges and opportunities.
The diagnosis of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease is now much more precise. Whilst our knowledge of the dementias and their subtypes has evolved, we can now use developments including brain imaging and neuropsychological testing to “rule in” these specific diagnoses rather than ‘rule out’ other conditions. In a specialist centre or through a specialist in the diagnosis of cognitive disorders, a precise diagnosis can be made in the vast majority of cases.
This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and anyone with memory concerns.
Where? Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall, 90-120 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
When? Tuesday, 19 May 2015
5:20pm – 5:40pm Registration and refreshment
5:40pm – 6:40pm Seminar
6:40pm – 7:10pm Question time
Speaker: Associate Professor Michael Woodward, Director – Aged Care, Austin Health
Book online: https://melbourne.eventarc.com/26266
Dementia – Breaking down the Myths
Join us to find out what dementia is and what it is not. This seminar will explain, in simple terms, what dementia is including main causes, especially Alzheimer’s disease, key signs and symptoms and risk factors. It will also explain why changes to behaviour occur. Common myths and misconceptions about dementia will be addressed as well as concerns you might have. In addition, the seminar will explain the importance of seeking a diagnosis if noticing changes and how you can access further information as well as appropriate support and services if and when needed.
This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and people with dementia.
Where? Warracknabeal Community Centre, Anzac Park, Scott St, Warracknabeal VIC 3393
When? Tuesday, 16 June 2015
2:45pm – 3:00pm – Registration and refreshment,
3:00pm – 4:00pm – Seminar,
4:00pm – 4:30pm – Question time
Speaker: Garrie O’Toole, Facilitator, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Book online: https://warracknabeal.eventarc.com/26268
Your Brain Matters
How adopting a healthier lifestyle approach will improve your brain health and may reduce your risk of developing dementia.
This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and people with dementia.
Where? Quantin Binnah Community Centre, 61 Thames Boulevard, Werribee VIC 3030, Australia
When? Tuesday, 4 August 2015
19:30 – 19:45 Registration and refreshment
19:45 – 20:45 Seminar
20:45 – 21:15 Question time
Speaker: Andrew Italia, Facilitator, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Book online: https://werribee.eventarc.com/29119
Bookings close: Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Your Brain Matters
How adopting a healthier lifestyle approach will improve your brain health and may reduce your risk of developing dementia.
This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and anyone with memory concerns.
Where? Balla Ball Community Centre, Building 03, Casey Indoor Leisure Complex, 65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East VIC 3977
When? Thursday, 8 October 2015
10:00 – 10:15 Registration and refreshment
10:15 – 11:15 Seminar
11:15 – 11:45 Question time
Speaker: Emma Dabb, Facilitator, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Book online: https://cranbourne.eventarc.com/29120
Bookings close: Thursday, 1 October 2015
Worried About Your Memory
Join us to find out:
how memory works, common memory changes that occur with ageing, health factors that can impact on memory function and when memory difficulties need to be investigated. This session will also provide tips on how to improve your memory.
This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and people with dementia.
Where? The Wodonga Cube, 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga VIC 3690, Australia
When? Wednesday, 21 October 2015
2:45pm – 3:00pm – Registration and refreshment,
3:00pm – 4:00pm – Seminar,
4:00pm – 4:30pm – Question time
Speaker: Laurel Gourlay, Community Education Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Book online: https://wodonga.eventarc.com/29444
Bookings close: Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Dementia – Breaking down the Myths
Join us to find out what dementia is and what it is not. This seminar will explain, in simple terms, what dementia is including main causes, especially Alzheimer’s disease, key signs and symptoms and risk factors. It will also explain why changes to behaviour occur. Common myths and misconceptions about dementia will be addressed as well as concerns you might have. In addition, the seminar will explain the importance of seeking a diagnosis if noticing changes and how you can access further information as well as appropriate support and services if and when needed.
This seminar is suitable for the general community which may also include health professionals, family carers and people with dementia.
Where? Neerim District Cricket Club, 17 Neerim East Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
When? Wednesday, 2 December 2015
2:45pm – 3:00pm – Registration and refreshment,
3:00pm – 4:00pm – Seminar,
4:00pm – 4:30pm – Question time
Speaker: Michelle Foster, Facilitator, Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Book online: https://neerimsouth.eventarc.com/29507
Bookings close: Wednesday, 25 November 2015
