In support of Northern Beaches Council’s commitment towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Community, we have expanded our dementia friendly resources at the library.

The dementia friendly resources includes a selection of non-fiction and fiction books, with picture books and additional resources arriving soon.

Titles have been selected with the assistance of Dementia Australia’s staff and include:

• Dancing with elephants: mindfulness training for those living with dementia, chronic illness, or an ageing brain by Jane Sawatsky
• Practical nutrition and hydration for dementia-friendly mealtimes by Lee Martin
• A loved one with dementia: insights and tips for teenagers by Jean Rawitt.
• Living Well with dementia through music edited by Catherine Richards
• Growing older as a trans and/or non-binary person: a support guide by Jenny Kermode

Borrow the dementia friendly resources online, through the Library App or contact your local Northern Beaches Library Service.

Northern Beaches Library Service are working with Dementia Australia to grow and improve our collection, as we work towards creating safe and inclusive spaces for those living with dementia.

Upcoming community events 

Memory Cafe is an initiative to help support those living with dementia and their nearest and dearest. 

Meet other people in the community who can provide friendship and support at the Memory Lane Café. Suitable for people living with a diagnosis of dementia, their family and friends.

Join us at the next Memory Cafe on Wednesday 26 October. This is a free community run event located in Mona Vale Library. 

For more information contact Allison on 0482 188 147 or email memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au