A new respite day program will be starting at Aldinga on the 24th March 2010, called the Out and About Club. Its aim is to support carers by providing weekly respite. The club will promote physical and cognitive wellbeing for members and plans to have a mix of outings and onsite activities.

ACS SA & NT - working hard to support and represent aged care organisations, in their mission to provide quality services to older South Australians and Northern Territorians.

Click here to access the calendar or become a member http://www.agedcommunity.asn.au

Please find attached a copy of the Draft Regional Action Plan templates. These are designed to capture any actions against the desired outcomes agreed upon in the SA Dementia Action Plan, provide opportunity to document on any issues associated with each outcome, note who will be impacted by each action and document timelines. This is a three year plan so some outcomes will not be actioned this year, timelines can be up to 2012.  read more »

Alzheimer’s Australia SA will be conducting a workshop for people caring for a relative with dementia living in the community

When: Monday 15 March 2010

A course for family members caring for a relative with dementia.

Date: 9 March - 6 April 2010
Five consecutive Tuesday evenings

A course for family members caring for a relative with dementia.

Date: 15 March - 12 April 2010
Four consecutive Mondays* (No session 5/4)

A workshop presented by the Counselling Team from Alzheimer's Australia SA exploring losses and changes associated with dementia and memory loss. Practical ways of managing stress and grief associated with the journey of dementia will also be covered.

When: Thursday 4th March 2010
1.30pm - 4.30pm
and
Thursday 11th March 2010
1.30pm - 3.30pm

This year’s Loop explores the nature of quality in human services. Who really does get to decide what’s best?

There are two rare and very special events in Adelaide, including international speakers, notably John O'Brien. If you have an interest in human services, be it for people living with disability, people living with mental health issues, older people, indeed anyone experiencing social disadvantage, then these special events are not to be missed.  read more »

ECH opens Southern Day Program for older people

Aged Care provider ECH has started a new Day Program of social activities in Happy Valley for older people in the southern suburbs who may be feeling lonely or for various reasons are looking for an opportunity to connect with other people.  read more »

A group for family or friends with a relative experiencing dementia who is still living in the community.

Meet 2nd Friday of each month

2.00 - 3.30 pm
Reynella Neighbourhood Centre
Corner Old South and Reynell Roads
Old Reynella

First meeting Friday 12 February 2010.