In a group format, participants have the opportunity to 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 communication with others and for problem-solving and extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues.

The program runs for 7 weeks on the same day each week and each session 2 hours.  Light refreshments are included at no charge.

PROGRAM  DETAILS

WHEN:       Wednesday 2nd October – 13th November 2019

TIME:          10am – 12pm

WHERE:      Seventh Day Adventist Hall, 85 Phillip Street, Chinderah  NSW 2487

COST:         This program is free of charge

Bookings are essential and all enquiries can be directed to Janelle Egas, Lifebridge Australia by phoning 1800 043 186.

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In a group format, participants have the opportunity to 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 communication with others and for problem-solving and extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues.

The Program is free of charge and runs for 7 weeks on the same day of each week. Each session runs for 2 hours and light refreshments are included.

The Program commences on Wednesday April 3, 2019 and finishes on Wednesday May 15, 2019. Times are 10am to 12pm at the Seven Day Adventist Church, 83-93 Phillip Street, Chinderah.

Bookings are essential and all enquiries can be directed to Janelle Egas, Lifebridge Australia by phoning 1800 043 186.

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If you are living with early stage dementia or are a family carer for someone with dementia, you are welcome to join our early intervention program.

The purpose of this program is to reduce the sense of isolation, distress and depression and to increase the self esteem of people with, or caring for someone with dementia.  The program also aims to increase participants knowledge of local services and gain positive perceptions of dementia.

The program is delivered over a seven week period, two hours a day on a weekly basis.

During the program, participants have an opportunity to:

• Tell their story of dementia
• Reflect on the impact of diagnosis
• Develop an understanding of the importance of self-care.
• Enhance skills for communicating with others.
• Learn techniques for problem solving.
• Extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues.

Participants must have a diagnosis of dementia or be accompanying a person with a diagnosis of dementia.

When: Wednesdays – April 3rd – 15th May 2019
Time:  10am to 12pm (light refreshments included)
Venue:  Seventh Day Adventist Church, 83-93 Phillip Street, Chinderah
Fee:  No charge

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