Upcoming community education seminars from Dementia Canterbury
Come along to a community education seminar from Dementia Canterbury. These are FREE talks and everyone is welcome!
Contact Dementia Canterbury for more information on their community seminars (03 379 2590 extension 212, 0800 444 776 or donna[at]dementiacanterbury.org.nz).
Bookings are esssential for in-person events as spaces are limited.
Management of dementia
Dr Jackie Broadbent will give an overview of the management of dementia. Dr Broadbent has over 20 years’ experience providing interdisciplinary care for older people, as well as personal, lived experience as a carer for family members. There will be time at the end for questions.
Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025.
Time: 1 to 2.30pm.
Location: Kippenberger Function Centre at the Rangiora RSA (82 Victoria Street, Rangiora).
Find out more about this dementia seminar in Rangiora, including how to register (Eventbrite).
Anosognosia
Anosognosia in dementia is the inability of people with dementia to perceive or acknowledge their cognitive impairment. Emma Fromings specialises in mental health and dementia, and will talk about what to look out for and how to manage when someone has anosognosia. There will be time at the end for questions.
Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Time: 7 to 8pm.
Location: Online via zoom.
Find out more about this webinar on anosognosia, including how to join.