Join this session with Dementia Australia for an informative and supportive session designed to help you better understand dementia
This presentation will provide an overview of:
– what dementia is
– common signs and symptoms
– different types of dementia
– how dementia can affect memory, thinking, behaviour and daily life
– Services and supports.
You will have the option to submit a question at the time of registration. The guest speaker will also respond to as many live questions as possible during the session.
Bianca Colombage – Dementia Australia
Bianca is a Dementia Support Specialist with Dementia Australia. Bianca is joined by Helen Bossong, a Dementia Counsellor with Dementia Australia.
Kim Repcak and Tania Daniels – Carers Victoria
Kim Repcak is a Carer Educator at Carers Victoria who delivers impactful workshops and presentations to carers and carer support groups across the state.
Tania Daniels is a Sector Educator at Carers Victoria who builds carer awareness with external organisations through workshops, presentations and expert panels.
This session is open to all carers and their family members who would like to know more about how to support someone with Dementia.
This is an online event using MS Teams. A link will be provided upon registration.
Due to the private/sensitive nature of individual situations, the guest speaker cannot answer questions about specific cases in this forum.
