Dementia carers support in focus at Tea Gardens

Key points

• Dementia Australia held a support and information morning tea for carers at St Stephens Catholic Church Hall in Tea Gardens on Monday, 12 October. Annette Noffke led the session, which focused on understanding the range of dementia behaviours.
• Dementia is caused by several diseases that affect the brain and gradually reduce thinking skills, and it is not a normal part of ageing.
• Dementia Australia says up to 45 per cent of cases can be avoided through steps such as quitting smoking, eating healthily and reducing alcohol intake.