Dementia, Prevention and Wellbeing Expo in Devonport

The ISLAND Project is a part of the University of Tasmania, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre’s world leading research into the causes, prevention and care of dementia. The project’s aim is to reduce the incidence of dementia through raising awareness of the modifiable risk factors for dementia in the Tasmanian population. 

The ISLAND Project is encouraging Tasmanians over 50 years of age to sign up to participate in this valuable dementia research and education opportunity. 

On Thursday 23 September, during Dementia Action Week, The ISLAND Project will host a Dementia, Prevention and Wellbeing Expo at the Devonport Paranaple Convention Centre from 10am to 2pm. Entry is free.

The ISLAND Project will be joined by St Lukes Health, Dementia Australia, the Cancer Council and many others to connect visitors to local services and activities supporting health and wellbeing. 

In addition to the 30 plus exhibitors, there will be hearing tests available on the day as well as the opportunity for current participants of The ISLAND Project to undertake blood collection and access online cognition testing with a member of the team. 

Project officer Justine Keay said, ‘This expo brings together a number of organisations and services in the one location so people can easily find out what is available in the community. 

‘Whether you need support due to a dementia diagnosis, want to find out more about how to reduce your risk of dementia and other health issues or want to see what services and activities are happening in and around Devonport to keep you healthy, active and well, then this free expo is just for you.’

The expo will be officially opened by Professor James Vickers. Come along and discover how to enhance your health and well-being.