Understanding Younger Onset Dementia - Hawthorn - VIC

This session provides an introduction to younger onset dementia and the unique impacts of a diagnosis of dementia earlier in life. It includes:

• types of younger onset dementia, signs and symptoms
• the impact of younger onset dementia
• understanding changes in communication and behaviour
• starting points for planning ahead
• an overview of services and supports.

Suitable for: People recently diagnosed with younger onset dementia and their family carers and family members. This session is not intended as professional education for workers in the health or aged care sectors.

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Dementia Australia Car Park

Limited Car parking is available in the car park located off Glen Street, look for the reserved signs.

Street Car Parking:

There is often all-day car parking located on Glen Street and Riversdale Road on one side of the street and 2 hour car parking on the other side. Please read the signs carefully.

Tram: No 70 or 75 Riversdale Road OR No 16 Glenferrie Road

Train: To Glenferrie Station (Belgrave/Lilydale Line) tram or 10 min walk south along Glenferrie Road. Stop at Riversdale Road

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact Dementia Australia on 0408 301 800 or email .

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.au.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals?

This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.