Support For the Community with Dementia and Younger Onset Dementia
10 May 2024
On Tuesday 14 May, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is holding a Dementia and Younger Onset Dementia Community Event in the Blue Mountains. This event will provide an opportunity for people with dementia, younger or early onset dementia, their family, friends and carers, to learn about the services and supports available, how to keep the brain active and slow the progression of the disease.
The event has been made possible through funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care as part of their Aged Care reforms and brings together speakers and representatives from local support organisations, as well as those with lived experience of caring for loved ones with dementia.
Dementia touches many people in addition to those living with the disease. There are up to 350,000 people in Australia who provide care for someone living with dementia. As our population is ageing, the rates of dementia are expected to rise, increasing the need for more information, services and support to be available in our community.
Ms Lizz Reay, CEO of Wentworth Healthcare highlighted that events such as these are essential for our community.
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