Dementia

Dementia Action Week is an initiative of Dementia Australia and aims to raise awareness of the almost half a million Australians living with dementia and the 1.6 million Australians involved in their care.

Dementia Action Week dates TBA.

For more information phone (02) 6333 6523.

Dementia describes a collection of disorders affecting the brain. It can affect thinking, memory and behaviour enough to interfere with someone leading a normal life.

Dementia can happen to anybody, but the risk increases with age.

Want to learn more?

Refer to Dementia Fact Sheet below or visit www.dementia.org.au

The Bathurst Dementia Alliance is a local group of community members, people living with dementia, their carers and key stakeholders who advocate for an enhanced quality of life for people with dementia and their carers.  Working collaboratively, the Alliance achieves this through increasing dementia awareness, sharing resources and advocating for positive social change and inclusion in the Bathurst region. 

If you would like to know more please contact Council on (02) 6333 6180.