Dementia and Younger Onset Dementia Community Event

Do you have dementia, younger onset dementia or know or care for someone who does?

We are holding a free community event for people with dementia, younger onset dementia and anyone who is caring for someone with these conditions.

In this event, participants will hear about the changes that will occur in every aspect of everyday life, how to plan ahead and what you can do to stay healthy and active. Find out about information, advice, services and supports available for people with Dementia and Younger Onset Dementia.  Hear real-life experiences from a carer and have the opportunity to connect with local support services. 

Facts and statistics

Dementia affects many in our community. In addition to people who are living with dementia, many members of our community provide care for someone living with dementia.

• There are up to 350,000 people in Australia who provide care for people living with dementia
• As our population is ageing, the rates of dementia are expected to increase in our community
• Many people with dementia are living well in the community for many years with support from services and family and friends

Event Details

Blue Mountains

When: Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Katoomba RSL
RSVP by Sunday, 12 May

Speakers

• Trish Glover, Peppercorn
• Diane Cross, Anglicare
• Sebastian Caruso, carer with lived experience
• Local support services – connect and chat with the support services

This event will provide information for ways to keep the brain active to help slow cognitive decline and what can be done to slow the progression of the disease. There will be information for carers about ways they can be supported. 

 For questions about this event, contact our Healthy Ageing Team via email or by calling 4708 8100