Grief, Loss and Dementia – Online

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

How do I access the online program?

The link to this online session will be emailed to the email address that you have provided in your registration, once the registration has closed, which is 2 working days prior to the session.

If you have not received the link to this session within a day prior to the session, please check your junk mail. If it’s not in your junk mail, please contact the facilitator with the contact details below.

There is no need to download any software in order to participate in this online workshop, therefore you will only need to click on the link to join the session at starting time.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact Peter at (02) 8397 5472 or email Peter.Hoare@dementia.org.au

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.au

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.