A SEMINAR for people living with dementia and their carers will be held in Shepparton as part of Dementia Awareness Month this September. The “Let’s Talk About Dementia” seminar will be held on Friday 21 September from 9.30am and will bring together people from various backgrounds to help raise awareness and support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
The public is invited to attend. The Seminar is jointly hosted by Dementia Australia and Goulburn Valley Health / CDAMS Clinic. More than 425,000 Australians are estimated to be living with dementia, which is the second leading cause of death for all Australians and the leading cause of death for Australian women. There is an estimated 107,000 people living with dementia in Victoria. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said Dementia Awareness Month is Dementia Australia’s national awareness-raising campaign held every year throughout September.
This year’s theme is Small actions Big difference. Ms McCabe said,”This September, during Dementia Awareness Month, we will be highlighting the small actions people can take to create a big difference for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
“For Dementia Awareness Month 2018, we are inviting the community to pledge their support by becoming a Dementia Friend to make a positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia, their carers and families, through increased awareness and support. Through the Dementia Friends program, we aim to transform the way we, as a community, think, act and talk about dementia.”
For more information about Dementia Awareness Month, including information about events and how you can get involved, head to www.dementia.com.au.
Let’s Talk About Dementia seminar (in partnership with Goulburn Valley Health) GV Community Health Centre, 121 Corio Street, Shepparton Friday, September 21. 9.30am registration; 10am – 12pm seminar. Phone 03 9816 5784.
