The Dementia Link Worker referral form from Coral Sharp at ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA SA INC

Regional Disability Network & Aged Care Network

Life without driving

When: Tuesday 31 August 2010

Time: 10am–2pm

Where: City of Onkaparinga, Noarlunga office
Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre

Please RSVP by Wednesday 25 August 2010

to Jennifer Day, Disability Network Officer
8301 7248 or jenday@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

‘Falls–related traumatic brain injury’

Please find the information about our next Information Session it will be held during Brain Injury Awareness Week 16-22 August 2010

On Monday 16 August 2010 between 10-12midday in the Civic Area, City of Onkaparinga.

The week will have a national theme highlighting ‘falls’ which are emerging as a significant cause of brain injury, especially among older Australians.  read more »

HACC Managers meetings

The meetings are held on the last Friday in February, May, August and November at the City of West Torrens, George Robertson Room, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton
from 1.30 - 4.30.

The contact person for these meetings is Mick Brock (CHAP)

ph: 8562 4177

e: mick.brock@chap.org.au

An introduction to setting up and running a music program for people with dementia.

August & September 2010

9.30am - 12.30pm OR 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Please see registration form for session details

For more information contact Deborah

8372 2118  deborah@alzheimerssa.asn.au

Alzheimer’s Australia SA
27 Conyngham Street
Glenside SA

Regional Forum - 201-11 HACC Funding Round Southern Metropolitan Region

22 April 2010 at City of Holdfast Bay

Thank you all for your contribution to the recent HACC funding round consultations.

Provided below is all the information promised at the consultation.

Please find attached the following:

* Powerpoint presentations x 2 (Funding Round Directions and Regional Priorities & Data V2). The regional data has been updated to include additional information. When you open the powerpoint presentations you will need to use the ‘read only’ tab.  read more »

You are invited to the Art Cafe´

The program is for people with dementia living in the community and their carers.

Art Café provides a supportive social environment where people can meet for coffee whilst exploring the arts.

The Art Café will be held at: Broughton Art Studio, 269 Fullarton Road, Parkside (the large shed on the oval opposite the Arkaba Shopping Centre)

2pm – 4pm on 8, 15, 22 and 29 July

Bookings are essential: Call 1800 100 500

Cost: $2.50 per person

Nominations are now open for the new Steering Committee. Nomination forms are available from the website at http://www.ssrg.org.au/info_networking_files_list/general or can be sent via email. Please contact Bev Bannister on bevban@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or phone 8384 0758. Completed nomination forms are due by close of business 30 July 2010 and can be returned via email as above or mailed to PO Box 1 Noarlunga Centre, 5168.  read more »

The Active Cognitive Enhancement Program

A Gym for the Mind

Aberfoyle Park Community Centre 22nd July – 23rd September 2010

The ACE program is a 10 week mental fitness training program, incorporating a variety of challenging mental exercises, puzzles and games, along with training in a number of memory strategies. The ACE program also includes practical lifestyle information on how to maximize brain health, an introduction to a range of relaxation techniques.  read more »

Understanding dementia
• Responding to changes in behaviour
• Effective communication
• The caring role
• Planning for the future and legal issues
• Services and supports available to you

30 July -20 August 2010
(Four consecutive Fridays)

Parkholme Baptist Church
80 Hendrie St
(Corner Condada Ave)
PARKHOLME

see the attached flyer for more information