Free half-day workshop Reminiscing helps us make connections with a person – their past, present and future – and life stories can help unlock the “voice” of a person with dementia. This workshop provides participants with the knowledge and skills to engage in reminiscing and create a life story with a relative, friend or person with dementia.
Participants in this workshop will have an opportunity to: · Learn strategies to encourage and support reminiscing and discover the rich and complex patterns of people’s lives; · I dentify key points for creating a life story; and · Learn how to use life stories as communication tools.
This workshop is intended for: Anyone providing support or care for a person with dementia, and families or friends of people with dementia. Note - this workshop is not suitable for aged care professionals. To view a similar course that is on offer, click here.
Duration: 3 hour interactive workshop.
Cost: FREE. Note: participants will need to bring some small items of personal meaning e.g. baby or wedding photos, objects with personal significance etc. To register online, click here.
Dates, times and locations for 2010: This workshop is offered on the dates below at our Shenton Park Centre.
Monday 10 May 1.30pm – 4.30pm Wednesday 6 October 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Contact: For more information or to make a booking, contact Alzheimer’s Australia WA on (08) 9388 2800 during business hours.
