This session provides information about the impact of dementia on driving. It offers tips for caregivers to recognise when dementia is impacting on someone's ability to drive safely, and strategies for talking about changes with the person with dementia.
You will gain knowledge in:
- the effects of dementia on driving
- managing the impact of ceasing driving
- relevant services and support.
Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This session is delivered interactively, you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.
Suitable for: Family members and carers of someone living with dementia.
This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.
Dementia Australia offers a wide range of education for a professional health care worker. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.
FAQs
How do I access the online program?
The link to this online session will be emailed to the email address that you have provided in your registration, once the registration has closed, which is 3 working days prior to the session.
If you have not received the link to this session within a day prior to the session, please check your junk mail. If it's not in your junk mail, please email the facilitator, Peter.Hoare@dementia.org.au
There is no need to download any software in order to participate in this online workshop, therefore you will only need to click on the link to join the session at starting time.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Contact the facilitator: Peter Hoare at (02) 8397 5472 or email Peter.Hoare@dementia.org.au
Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.au
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration, we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.
How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?
Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.
What is available to professionals?
This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.
