September is Dementia awareness month.

Mrs Danijela Hliš speaks with SBS Slovenian about the importance of Dementia Awareness Month. Dementia Awareness Month 2018 September is Dementia Awareness Month. Visit dementiafriendly.org.au and sign up to become a Dementia Friend today. * The theme for this September’s national Dementia Awareness Month is Small actions. Big difference. and will highlight the small actions people can take to create a big difference for people impacted by dementia, their families and carers. * Dementia Awareness Month is Dementia Australia’s national awareness-raising campaign held every year throughout September. * For Dementia Awareness Month 2018, we are asking the community to pledge their support by becoming a Dementia Friend and make a positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers, through increased awareness and support. * Through the Dementia Friends program, we want to transform the way we think, act and talk about dementia. * Dementia Australia’s Dementia Friends program is an easy-to-access and informative online resource available to anyone interested in knowing more about dementia and being empowered to do small, everyday things that can make a big difference to a person living with dementia. * Becoming a Dementia Friend is as simple as going to the website dementiafriendly.org.au and watching three videos that explain dementia and feature interviews with people impacted by dementia. * Becoming a Dementia Friend makes you aware of the small, everyday actions you can do to support people living with dementia to remain included, accepted and connected within their own community. * With compassion and understanding, you can positively change the life of someone living with dementia. * Join us and thousands of others who have already signed up to become a Dementia Friend. * Anyone can become a Dementia Friend. Already thousands of people, including Dementia Australia Ambassadors, politicians, businesses, communities and individuals have signed up and pledged their support for people with dementia. * It starts with you. Head to dementiafriendly.org.au and start making a difference today. * The flagship activity of Dementia Awareness Month is the Small actions. Big difference. Roadshow, with key events across the country featuring Dementia Advocates, Dementia Australia Ambassadors and some of Australia’s leading researchers. Head to dementia.org.au to register for an event near you. * There will be a number of local events throughout the country. Head to dementia.org.au to find out more. * Be part of something special. Find out more about Dementia Awareness Month at dementia.org.au * Dementia Awareness Month 2018 – Learn more. Attend an event. Show your support. Become a Dementia Friend.

Source: Danijela Hliš, SBS Slovenian