Understanding Dementia with Dr Lemya Abdalla, Geriatrician and Dovida

Understanding Dementia: A Community Conversation with Dr Lemya Abdalla

This Dementia Action Week, we invite members of the Toowoomba community to join us for a welcoming and informative conversation about dementia with Dr Lemya Abdalla, Geriatrician at Infinity Specialists.

Dementia can affect individuals, families, friends and carers in many different ways. Understanding the signs, knowing when to seek help and learning how to support someone living with dementia can make a meaningful difference.

Dr Abdalla will provide practical, easy-to-understand information about dementia, including early signs and changes to look out for, when to consider seeking assessment, ways to support a loved one, brain health, available support services and how people living with dementia can continue to live well and stay connected.

A representative from Dovida will also be joining us to provide information about the home care supports and services available to older people and their families. They will discuss practical ways home care can assist people to remain safe, supported and independent at home, as well as share helpful information about accessing and understanding available support options.

The session is open to the community and is an opportunity to ask questions, increase your understanding and help reduce the fear and stigma that can sometimes surround dementia.

Friday 25 September 2026
9:00 am arrival
Community Rooms, Toowoomba City Library
155 Herries Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350.

Tea and coffee will be available for a gold coin donation, with proceeds supporting Dementia Australia.

Whether dementia has touched your family personally, you are supporting someone you care about, or you simply want to learn more, you are very welcome to attend.

Know more. Fear less. Support better.

Together, we can help build a more informed, understanding and dementia-friendly community.

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support Dementia Australia, donations are warmly welcomed through this page.