19 July 2015 – Understanding and Living with Dementia
Dementia is a growing concern Worldwide. Currently 47 million people are living with dementia and it is predicted that this number will increase to 135 million by 2050.
Contrary to popular belief Dementia effects people of all ages not just over 65’s.
This is an informative and amazing discussion with Kate Swaffer who is an Author, Advocate, International Speaker who lives with Dementia, Jason de Bakker who is the Development and Innovation Manager for Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld), and Denise Craig a psychologist who supports people with dementia in many and varied ways including administrating a support group for people with Young Onset Dementia on Facebook.
For more information and support the following services are available.
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
The National Dementia Helpline is a telephone information and support service available across Australia. The Helpline is for people with dementia, their carers, families and friends, as well as people concerned about memory loss.
Alzheimer’s Australia fightdementia.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia administers leading edge national dementia programs and services funded by the Commonwealth as well as providing national policy and advocacy for the more than 342,800 Australians living with dementia.
Dementia Alliance International www.dementiaallianceinternational.org
Dementia Alliance International is an advocacy and support group, of, by and for people with dementia.
Kate Swaffer www.kateswaffer.com
Kate Swaffer is committed to meaningful dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders about the critical issues impacting a person living with a diagnosis of dementia and their loved ones.
Young Onset Dementia Support Group www.facebook.com/YoungOnsetDementiaSupportGroup
This page is for people who are experiencing the impact of Dementia before age 65.
Dementia Language Guidelines fightdementia.org.au/sites/default/…guidelines.pdf
The words used to talk about dementia can have a significant impact on how people with dementia are viewed and treated in our community
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