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NSW Community Information Sessions
Events include Mind your Mind sessions, community awareness and the Memory Van.
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NSW Community Awareness Special Programs North Ryde 2010/2011 (flyer)
Volunteer workshop
A 3 hour non-accredited short course that delivers a basic understanding of dementia, its causes, and the impact dementia has on the person and their family. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles when interacting and engaging with a person with dementia.
Monday 13 Sept 2010
Wed 24 Nov 2010
Wed 16 Feb 2011
Mind your MindTM
A short presentation that brings awareness of dementia risk reduction. While it is not yet known how to prevent or cure dementia, there is much evidence to suggest the lifestyle choices we make contributes to brain health and the risk of developing dementia. An interactive session that will deliver healthy brain strategies in seven simple lifestyle signposts. Thurs 23 Sept 2010
Thurs 4 Nov 2010
Wed 9 Feb 2011
Memory & Ageing
This 2 hour presentation delivers an understanding of the myths about dementia and the issues relating to normal ageing and memory loss. An interactive session that aims to alleviate ageing worries and provide strategies to help your memory.
Wed 13 Oct 2010
Wed 12 Jan 2011
Wed 13 April 2011
Library & Information Service
Our extensive library houses over 4970 books, journals & DVDs. Visit us for a personalised introduction to our service. Become a member and receive access to upto- date information. Monday - Friday
Mind your Mind
It is not yet known how you can prevent or cure dementia, but there is a lot you can do to keep your brain healthier as you age. Alzheimer's Australia's Mind your Mind program has seven signposts that may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Come along to a Mind your Mind presentation to learn more, and to find out the difference between normal memory loss and dementia.
“MIND YOUR MIND”
PRESENTATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS PROJECT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Hunter region
Time: 10 am to 11.30 am
August 2010
*Tues 3rd Swansea RSL Club, Bridge Street, Swansea
*Wed 4th Toronto RSL Club, 41 The Boulevarde, Toronto
*Wed 11th Maitland District Leagues Club, Maitland District Leagues Club, Bulwer Street, Maitland
*Wed 25th Toronto RSL Club, 41 The Boulevarde, Toronto
September 2010
*Mon 6th Lambton/New Lambton RSL Social & Recreation Club, 297 Lambton Road, New Lambton
*Wed 15th Tea Gardens Masonic Centre, 209 Myall Street, Tea Gardens
*Wed 29thSwansea RSL Club, Bridge Street, Swansea
October 2010
*Mon 11th Cardiff RSL Club, 45 Macquarie Road, Cardiff
*Wed 13th Stockton RSL & Citizens Club, 29 Douglas Street, Stockton
*Tues 19th South Newcastle Rugby League Club, 46 Llewellyn Street, Merewether
*Mon 25th Mayfield Diggers ex Services Club, 58 Hanbury Street, Mayfield
*Tues 26th Shortland RSL Veterans’ Recreation Hall, Conmurra Circuit, Shortland
*Wed 27th TPI House, 231 King Street (Cnr Auckland Street), Newcastle
For further information about forthcoming Mind your Mind sessions being held in your area please contact Alzheimer's Australia NSW Education Services on 02 88754665 or email your enquiry.
Memory Van
Why not book the Alzheimer’s Australia NSW’s Memory Van to be at your community event?
The Memory Van provides communities with information designed to help educate and assist people living with dementia, their carers and health professionals.
Staff can also assist with enquiries about memory loss.
The Memory Van offers:
- Brochures on dementia and how to reduce your risk
- Information about Alzheimer’s Australia NSW services
- DVDs about dementia to view
- Friendly Alzheimer’s Australia NSW staff to assist you
Details - Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 02 8875 4637 or emailing snewton@alznsw.asn.au
The Memory Van is visiting FAIRFIELD
Are you worried about your memory?
Come and see our friendly staff who will answer any of your questions. Talk to us about memory loss and ask about information on activities to improve your memory as well as risk reduction on developing dementia
Where : Kenyon Street
Fairfield
Near Bing Lee
Date : Tuesday 17th August 2010
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW is providing FREE information and face to face sessions in TUMUT
Alzheimer’s Australia is presenting an information session between 10am - 11.30am, followed by a group discussion on concerns you may have about caring for your relative or friend, until 12.30pm.
There will be an opportunity for face to face discussions with the facilitator
between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on Tuesday afternoon.
The Memory Van will also be at the Council building for information about memory
concerns and what you can do to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Where : Gundagai Room
Council Building
76 Capper Street
Tumut
Date : Tuesday 27th July 2010
Time : 10am — 4.00pm
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW is providing FREE information and face to face sessions in Jindabyne
Alzheimer’s Australia is presenting an information session between 10am - 11.30am, followed by a group discussion on concerns you may have about caring for your relative or friend, until 12.30pm.
There will be an opportunity for face to face discussions with the facilitator between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on Wednesday afternoon.
The Memory Van will also be at the hall for information about memory concerns
and what you can do to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Where : Jindabyne Memorial Hall
Old Town Centre
Kosciusko Road
Jindabyne
Date : Wednesday 28th July 2010
Time : 10am — 3.00pm
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW is providing FREE information and face to face sessions in COOMA
Alzheimer’s Australia is presenting an information session between 10am -11.30am, followed by a group discussion on concerns you may have about caring for your relative or friend, until 12.30pm.
There will be an opportunity for face to face discussions with the facilitator between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on Thursday afternoon.
The Memory Van will also be at the Education Centre for information about memory concerns and what you can do to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Where : Cooma Health Service Education Centre
Victoria Street
Cooma
Date : Thursday 29th July 2010
Time : 10am — 4.00pm
Contact Us
Alzheimer's Australia NSW is a peak body representing the interests of people living with dementia in New South Wales. To find out more, contact us or call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
updated: 6 June 2009
created: 3 July 2007
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