Dementia Connect: Caring Together

An Unmissable Human Library Event on Dementia

Borrow a Human Book at the Azure Beach Public Library on Saturday 23 September at 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. Have a 20 minute conversation and see life from a different perspective.

Dementia is the second leading cause of death for all Australians and 2 in 3 people with dementia are thought to be living in the community. Dementia patients and their carers in Azure Beach would benefit from the Human Library Event planned for Dementia Action Week 2023.

What is a human library?

The Human Library® creates a safe space for dialogue where topics are discussed openly between our human books and their readers. To learn more visit, https://humanlibrary.org

Six Human Books shared by people living with dementia and their working carers would provide an immersive reading experience to step into their shoes, understand what dementia is, the role of a young carer, their daily challenges, as well as have a space to chat with them and listen to their stories.

When & Where

 

Saturday 23 September 2023

11.00 am to 2.00 pm

Azure Beach Public Library

44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100

 

Tickets

Register here 👉 eTicket or at the Azure Beach Public Library

For further information visit Azure Beach Public Library or contact info@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au

Prepared by I A Perera

Destigmatize Dementia at our Human Library Event

 

Did you know that in 2023, it is estimated there are more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia?

That is why at Azure Beach Library we are holding a Human Library event in partnership with the Human Library Organisation to educate the community members of Azure Beach about dementia. 

The event will give community members the chance to speak with the people closest to dementia sufferers. Their carers, their friends and their family members. Our patrons will be able to borrow these “living books” for up to 20 minutes at a time to discuss, educate, share and debunk the common myths and hurtful stereotypes surrounding dementia sufferers.

For more information in relation to dementia, please visit:

Dementia Australia

Healthdirect- dementia overview

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 20th of September 2023

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

Venue: The Library Courtyard @ Azure Beach Public Library

Booking Information: Please register for the event at Humanitix.com/au/DestigmatizeDementia

Due to the nature of this event: Bookings apply. Bookings will be capped at 50 attendees.

Contact us: Call us at (03) 9876 2244 or at AzureBeachPL@azurebeach.nsw.gov.au

Created by: Tianna Jan

Dementia Action Week 2023 Human Library Event

Dementia Action Week 2023 Human Library Event 

As part of Dementia Action Week 2023, Azure Beach Public Library, partnered with Dementia Australia, is hosting a Human Library event where you can borrow  Human “Books" to have an informal conversation. We have invited four Human “books” who share their stories with others in a safe environment. It is an opportunity for you to connect with people they would not normally have the occasion to speak to within their community, to better understand the life experiences of others and to challenge their own assumptions, prejudices and stereotypes.  Each of our human “books” can be borrowed for up to 30 minutes for you to listen to their stories and learn what they know. 

 

How about a date with a good book? 

Event Details 

When:  Monday, 18 September 2023 

Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Where:  Azure Beach Public Library, Library Courtyard 

Cost:  Free but bookings are essential 

Bookings:  Book via Eventbrite here 

 

Titles of the Books 

1. Living with Dementia 

 

Yvonne - sharing her story of supporting her mother during her final days and learning to navigate through the pain and grief of losing someone you love. 

 
2. Mind Your Brian 

 

Jack - receiving a diagnosis of younger onset dementia at the age of 59 brought with it a ‘period of darkness’ as he came to terms with the ways his life had irrevocably changed. 

 

3. Dealing with Dementia 

 

Kristen - Kristen's father sadly passed away this year, but his memory will linger in the words she has lovingly written. 

 
4. Dementia Diary 

 

Diana - sharing her experience of caring for her husband John who lives with Alzheimer’s disease. 

What is a Human Library - It is a concept that allows people to borrow human beings instead of books and have conversations with them. The idea is to challenge stereotypes and prejudices by facilitating dialogue between different groups of people.  For more information visit https://humanlibrary.org/

 

For information on Dementia Action Week 2023 visit https://www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week 

Contact Us:

For further information on the event please contact Azure Beach Library via email 

enquiries@azurebeachlibrary.com.au

 

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