On Monday 24 March 2025, Quondam Retirement Village residents and family members gathered for an informative and interactive 2-hour workshop on Dementia by Lorna Quinn, a registered counsellor in private practice with many years of experience in the field of Dementia, who aimed to raise awareness and provide valuable insights into understanding dementia for the residents.

Ms Quinn discussed the meaning of Dementia, various types of dementia, causes and risk factors, the early signs to look out for, and the importance of early intervention, as well as challenges experienced by people with dementia, the impact of dementia on brain function, stages of dementia as a progressive degenerative condition and managing and supporting people with dementia.

The workshop included questions and comments from the participants which added to the overall goal of gaining an informed outlook and awareness of Dementia.

Feedback from the participants also indicated that the workshop was experienced in a way that enhanced and added knowledge in the understanding of Dementia and ways to manage the symptoms as effectively as possible.

The talk ended with a Q&A session, where attendees had the chance to ask Ms Quinn about practical ways to help loved ones live more comfortably with dementia.

The event proved to be a valuable opportunity for the Quondam Retirement Village community to come together, learn, and share their experiences.Future talks on aging and health are planned for the coming months.