What is Active Minds?
The Active Minds program encourages people with dementia to adapt and form new connections through brain stimulation. These evidence-based principles are used to improve cognitive function, enhance mental engagement and quality of life.
The nine-week program focuses on the exchange of ideas to engage participants and slow the progression of dementia.
Where: VMCH, Building A, 355 Stud Road, Wantirna
Cost: $7 per session
Who benefits from Active Minds?
Active Minds exists to help people with dementia, who experience mild to moderate cognitive impairments. This might mean having difficulty with cognitive tasks like planning, thinking or remembering.
To be eligible to participate in Active Minds you will need to belong to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and have the relevant Occupational Therapy referral code.
Talk to our friendly team to find out if Active Minds suits your needs.
What happens in an Active Minds session?
Active Minds sessions are facilitated by an Occupational Therapist with activities tailored to participants’ abilities. The 75-minute sessions involve music, memories and games to help boost thinking and attention skills.
Our Active Minds Program goes into detail about how we help you look after your brain.
If you’re interested in Active Minds, please contact call our friendly team at 1300 919 850, email us at wellnessreception@vmch.com.au or download the Active Minds Program for more details.
