Dementia
Training From
The Experts
We support people living with dementia, their
carers and professional health workers, by sharing
our dementia expertise and knowledge through
practical advice, training seminars and workshops.
Our courses are designed to provide service
providers caring for a person living with
dementia, the knowledge they need to understand
the disease and how it impacts on lifestyles,
functional abilities and behaviours.
Upcoming workshops held at our Resource Centre:
47 Tryon Street, Upper Mt Gravatt
Manual handling when working
with frail aged persons
19 September 9.30-11.30
cost $45 per person
Session covers: providing practical
advice on how to assist and perform
safe moving and handling techniques
when working alongside people who
are living with dementia and frail aged.
Dementia and behaviours
of concern
Other topics include:
• Communication and Dementia
• Dementia and Night Time Behaviour
• Falls Prevention for people living
with Dementia
• Lewy Body Dementia
• Palliative Care
• Activities for people living
with Dementia
• Dementia and Design
10 October
9.30-11.30am
cost $45 per person
Session covers: assessing behaviours
associated with dementia and utilising
a framework to apply appropriate
intervention strategies to relevant
scenarios from the workplace.
To book or for more information
about our courses please
call 1800 180 023 or email
[email protected]
We also produce a
quarterly newsletter
to keep you abreast
of current dementia
news. You can
read online or
download current
and past editions of
Dementia Matters
from our website:
alzheimersonline.org
24/7 Dementia Advice Line: 1800 639 331
Education enquiries: 1800
180 023