Dementia Series - Drop in Session with Dementia Australia Advocate

The Dementia Australia Advocates Program provides an opportunity for people living with dementia, carers and former carers to share their stories, identify current issues and positively effect change.

Subiaco local, Steve Rule, is a Dementia Australia advocate who will be at Subiaco Library for a drop-in session, between 9.30am and 10.30am, to share his thoughts and experiences of living well with dementia.

Come and grab a cuppa and have a chat with Steve. Share stories about your dementia experiences and meet other community members.

Tea & coffee will be available.

Check out our new Dementia Memory Kits whilst you're here - have a go with activities in these kits to try before you borrow.

What is a Dementia Memory Kit?

Dementia Memory Kits are designed especially for those caring for people experiencing memory loss. They foster communication and are meant to be explored together with a caregiver or family member. Each kit contains items to provide opportunities for:

• Prompts - materials provide prompts to engage in conversations, stimulate memories, and provide opportunities for positive and engaging interactions.
• Reminisce - materials for sharing life experiences, memories and stories from the past. It not only brings back memories of people and places from another time, but also evokes the emotions associated with them.
• Share memories - as a way of leading into a question more gently, providing clues for the sorts of things you will talk about.
• Actions instead of words - tactile games are included in the kits.

NOTE: Please do not attend Subiaco Library if you are feeling unwell, you are most welcome to cancel your free ticket at any time and rebook into future upcoming events when you are feeling better and are symptom free. We ask that all visitors maintain good hand hygiene and utilise the hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities available when attending events.

Additional information

Getting to the event:

Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion:

Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

More information:

For more events and programs at Subiaco Library visit the City of Subiaco events calendar, follow the Subiaco Library on Facebook or join the Cultural Services e-newsletter database by emailing library@subiaco.wa.gov.au.