For people with dementia - WA
Living with Memory Loss progam
The Living with Memory Loss program is designed for people living with early stage dementia and their support person (family members or friends). The program incorporates a two hour education, information and support workshop once per week for six weeks, followed by monthly ongoing support group meetings.
Participants will have an opportunity to:
- Obtain information and have questions answered;
- Talk confidentially with others in a similar situation;
- Discuss experiences and express feelings in a safe environment;
- Focus on maintaining and enhancing skills and abilities; and
- Explore ways of managing now and into the future.
This program is intended for:
People living with early stage dementia and their support person (family or friends).
Format:
Sessions are offered in a range of formats to suit participant:
- two hour sessions on a weekly basis;
- sessions held over two days; or
- as a retreat.
Cost: Free
Dates and locations for 2012:
- January - Shenton Park
- February - Mandurah
- March - TBC
- April - Shenton Park
- May - (younger onset dementia group)
- June - Mt Pleasant
- July - Shenton Park
- August - Regional
- September - Midland
- October - Shenton Park
- November - Regional
Note: This program can be held on demand for six to eight couples at a specific location. This means if you are willing to travel to the nominated venue, you may be able to join an earlier program.
Contact:
For more information about attending one of these programs and for specific locations, dates and times, contact us on 08 9388 2800 during business hours.