Grief, Loss and Dementia - Hawthorn - VIC

This session provides an overview of the grief, loss and emotional impact of the changes caused by dementia. It provides information about the kinds of change and loss experienced with dementia, the ways people may experience and express their grief, and emotional coping strategies for family carers of someone living with dementia.

You will gain knowledge in:

• your own responses to grief and loss
• tools to help with support, networking and stress
• strategies you can put in place to support your wellbeing.

Suitable for: Family carers and family members of people living with dementia. It is recommended that participants have previously attended an introductory session on dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is focused on the carer and is delivered interactively. You will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Dementia Australia Car Park

Limited Car parking is available in the car park located off Glen Street, look for the reserved signs.

Street Car Parking:

There is often all-day car parking located on Glen Street and Riversdale Road on one side of the street and 2 hour car parking on the other side. Please read the signs carefully.

Tram: No 70 or 75 Riversdale Road OR No 16 Glenferrie Road

Train: To Glenferrie Station (Belgrave/Lilydale Line) tram or 10 min walk south along Glenferrie Road. Stop at Riversdale Road

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact Dementia Australia on 0408 301 800 or email [email protected].

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email [email protected].

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals?

This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.

Host or Publisher Dementia Australia