The information session doubles as a book launch for My home, my life: Practical ideas for people with dementia and carers by Colm Cunningham and Natalie Duggan with Agnes Houston.

The publication brings together the voice of people with dementia and carers, with the best learnings from research and care experience.

More than 70 per cent of the estimated 1200 people living with dementia in the Upper Hunter electorate live at home, making practical support to enhance their independence a vital social issue, according to the authors. 

“People with dementia want to live at home and to be active in their community,” co-author Associate Professor Colm Cunningham said.

“They also ask that their voice be heard when care and design approaches are discussed. 

“My home, my life does both of those things.

It is designed to be read by the person with dementia and by carers. And it also features the voice of people with dementia – through co-author Agnes Houston, as well as more than a dozen real-life stories from people across Australia.”

Strathearn Villas Manager Caitlyn Easey said the event has been organised by HammondCare as an opportunity for people to get information about staying at home and living with dementia. 

“One of the authors, Natalie Duggan will be speaking and will be available to sign the book,” she said. 

“HammondCare general manager David Martin will also speak and there will be time afterwards to talk and have morning tea and ask specific questions.” 

The free community info session: Let’s talk about dementia will be held at Scone Bowling Club, 40-42 Gundy Road, Scone on Thursday October 25 from 10am to 11am. 

To find out more contact Caitlyn Easey on 02 6544 1340 or ceasey@hammond.com.au