The focus of Conference is on Occupation and Activities. There are many benefits of being engaged in meaningful recreational activities and prescribed therapy. Dr Matovic is studying socialization and brain health and will provide a video presentation. What do we know about the role of social connections in brain health in older adults? Social connections ..read more

Apart from the regular events of: Wellness Group – Ageless Grace Exercises with Vicki Doolan on Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 noon at Laurel Springs Village, Nambour (Sept 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) Family Carer Support Group on Thursdays, 10 am – 12 noon at Carers Outlook, 50 Savilles Rd, Nambour (Sept 7th) Nambour Catch-up Cuppa ..read more

The Sunshine Coast Dementia Network is proud to announce its Conference programme which provides a wealth of knowledge and experience. The key note speakers are: Dr Lavinia Codd, is the Advancement Manager, Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland. Dr Codd will give an overview of the types of Dementia highlighting the various research approaches ..read more

A quality of life Human beings need social interaction with others to stimulate thought, discussion, problem-solving, share stories and experiences and simply to have laughter and a sense of freedom by escaping “my world”. The Dementia “Catch-Up Cuppas” are an avenue for people with dementia and their family members to engage with others who have ..read more

The social gathering of people with dementia and family carers enjoyed a social catch-up at the Nambour RSL on 10th September, 2020. Ken, a family care said, “it was lovely”. We enjoyed some laughter and shared some feelings of loss. The group members had some interesting stories form world travels from England and South Africa ..read more

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Dementia Month 2020 Dementia Conference 2020: Under the Umbrella Monday, 21st September. 10 am – 3 pm at Mooloolaba TAFE, Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia. Alzheimer’s disease is the major form of dementia but there are others including Vascular dementia, Lew Body dementia, Fronto-temporal dementia and Huntington’s disease. There are other medical conditions which may present ..read more