Community Session - Understanding Dementia Changes

This session provides an introduction to dementia and changes to the brain, effects on behaviour and the impacts of changed behaviour. It will introduce problem solving models, including strategies to minimise and respond to changed behaviour.

You will gain knowledge in:

• Changed behaviours related to dementia.


• Recognising triggers and contributing factors to behaviour change.


• Approaches to problem solving changed behaviours.

Suitable for: family carers and family members of people living with 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 program is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.

No cost. Register online.

Please note, the presentation will run for approximately 3 hours and refreshments are included.

For further information on this event please call the City on 9400 4751

Cancellations and refunds: 

A program will only be cancelled if there are insufficient enrolments received one day prior to the event or due to factors beyond the City’s control. No individual refunds or credits will be given for general non-attendance.