Dementia Awareness Community Information Sessions
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As part of the Dementia Friendly Margaret River initiative, two free community information sessions will be held to empower residents with the knowledge on how best to support and involve people living with dementia.
Developed by Alzheimers WA and supported by the WA Country Health Service, Margaret River Rotary, Margaret River Lions and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, the initiative, aims to support people living with Dementia to feel welcome and included within their community.
Alzheimer’s WA CEO Rhonda Parker said the objective from the start for the Dementia Friendly Communities project was to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia.
“The goal is to develop a community that enables and supports people living with dementia to remain active in the community rather than be confined within the four walls of their home,” Ms Parker said.
“Through the Dementia Friendly Communities project, participating community members and businesses are educated on the background of dementia, how to recognise symptoms, and how to communicate with a person living with dementia.”
The two community information sessions will be held on:
Session 1
Monday 13 May 2019
6.45pm - 8.15pm
Stay Margaret River
78 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River
Light supper provided
Session 2
Tuesday 14 May 2019
11.45am – 1.15pm
Margaret River Recreation Centre
51 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River
Morning tea provided
The informal sessions cover:
What is dementia Potential early signs and symptoms How to communicate and connect with a person living with dementia How to build a community of supportThere will also be an opportunity to talk with an Alzheimer’s WA expert and ask questions.
The sessions are free to attend however places are limited.
Please call 1300 66 77 88 to book or email [email protected].
For more information about the Dementia Friendly Margaret River Initiative please contact the Community Development Team at the Shire on 9780 5255 or www.amrshire.wa.gov.au.