> Who is this service for?
> What does this service provide?
> How is the program structured?
> Program dates and locations
> Contact us
Who is this service for?
For people with early stage dementia and family members.
What does this service provide?
This program aims to maximise the health and wellbeing of people diagnosed with early stage dementia and their support persons. In a group format participants can:
- Tell their story of memory loss
- Reflect on the impact of their diagnosis
- Develop an understanding of the importance of self-care
- Enhance their skills for communicating with others
- Learn techniques for problem solving
- Extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues
How is the program structured?
The program runs for two hours each week for seven weeks or eight weeks. Sessions are held concurrently for people with dementia, and their family. Ongoing support is also available to provide social contact and further educational opportunities.
Program dates and locations
Commencing July
Wagga Wagga
Mondays 19 July - 30 Auguast
Contact Kerryn Wilson
Ph:6932 3032 or email
Newcastle
Tuesdays 20 July - 31 August
Contact June Morris
Ph:4985 5715 or email
Parramatta
Wednesdays 28 July - 8 September
Contact Lyndell Huskins
Ph: 8875 4615 or email
Randwick
Fridays 30 July - 3 September
Contact Shiva Otim
Ph: 8875 4645 or email
Commencing August
Mosman
Thursdays 5 August - 16 September
Contact Shiva Otim
Ph: 8875 4645 or email
Blue Mountains
Wednesdays 11 August - 29 September (excl 18 Aug)
Contact Shiva Otim
Ph: 8875 4645 or email
Wollongong
Fridays 13 August - 10 September
Contact Shiva Otim
Ph: 8875 4645 or email
Sutherland
Mondays 16 August - 20 September
Contact Lyndell Huskins
Ph: 8875 4615 or email
Commencing September
Ryde
Thursdays 16 September - 28 October
Contact Lyndell Huskins
Ph: 8875 4615 or email
Commencing October
Croydon
Mondays 11 October - 22 November
Contact Shiva Otim
Ph: 8875 4645 or email
Newcastle
Tuesdays 12 October - 23 November
Contact June Morris
Ph:4985 5715 or email
Overview of 2009
In 2009, 29 Programs were conducted throughout NSW including: eight in metropolitian Sydney, six along the North and Mid north Coast, four in Newcastle, two in the South Coast region, two in the Central Coast and one each in Orange, Goulburn, Wagga and Wollongong. Two programs were offered to "Younger Onset" (under 65) and one each in the Chinese and Khmer languages.
Contact us for more information
If you would like more information about this program please email or telephone the Living with memory Loss team on 02 88754611
updated: 9 April 2010
created: 21 March 2003
