Mr Verde, the founder of Memory Bridge, will present his vision of how we, as a community, can better support the emotional needs of people with dementia.
He is touring Australia to deliver his message and help those, particularly in regional and rural areas, to better understand and deal with mental health.
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The tour has been enthusiastically accepted by a number of aged-care providers in Victoria's north east.
The official launch of the tour will see Mr Verde speak at BPACC on the evening of Tuesday, March 17, which includes a free lecture and Q&A session from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
The opening at BPACC is sponsored by Estia Health and is limited to 90 tickets.
To reserve your ticket, email benalla@estiahealth.com.au or phone Estia Benalla on 5762 6933 or Lindy on 0439 863 248.
Earlier in the day there will be a private workshop delivered to staff at Cooinda.
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There will also be two public events earlier in the day on March 17 which are sponsored by Age Friendly Benalla and GMCU.
In the morning there is a free family carers workshop at Swanpool hall from 9.30 am to 12 pm.
For tickets, visit www.trybooking/BIALR
The second is a screening of the documentary Love is Listening: Dementia without Loneliness.
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That will be held at Swanpool Cinema from 1.30 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday, March 17.
If you would like to attend the documentary screening, tickets are $10 and are available via www.trybooking/BIANC
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