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| Register now for our public lecture - 14 September |
| Register now for our Dementia Awareness Month public lecture, our first ever pub trivia night, Thinko!, and don't miss out on the early bird rate for the 17th Alzheimer's Australia Biennial National Conference. See below for more details. ABOVE: Dr Ronald Petersen, Director Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Centre, USA, speaking at the 2016 public lecture. |
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Consumer advocate Kate Swaffer among our speakers
We're hosting the 17th Biennial Alzheimer’s Australia National Conference this October. Confirmed keynote speakers include advocate and consumer Kate Swaffer, South Australia's Australian of the Year and Chair, CEO and co-founder of Dementia Alliance International. The early bird closing date is 31 August. |
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Forget memory loss - What about the person? Public Lecture
Don't miss our headline Dementia Awareness Month public lecture to be delivered by Professor Steven Sabat, Georgetown University USA. Members free. Non-members $15.
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Help us raise awareness in your workplace, school or sporting club
Download your free Dementia Awareness Month resources kit. It features materials perfect for display on your workplace, sporting club, school, university or community group noticeboards.
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Governor visits Memory Lane Café
The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, and Patron of Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, recently volunteered at our multicultural Memory Lane Café at Albion, in Melbourne's west. See more photos in our Facebook album.
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Younger onset dementia: Bridging the gap
At our most recent Parliamentary Friends of Dementia meeting, two carers shared their experience with Victorian MPs. To view images visit our Facebook page or click below for the supporting discussion paper.
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Effective Communication
Where Bairnsdale
When 26 September from 10am
Who Family carers |
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See The Virtual Forest™ for yourself
Have you seen The Virtual Forest ™? This interactive installation uses computer game technology to create a sensory experience for people living with dementia. It's beautiful, engaging and a great conversation starter for residents, their families and carers.
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Conference support available
People living with dementia, their families and carers are invited to apply for assistance to attend the 17th Alzheimer's Australia Biennial National Dementia Conference. But hurry! Applications close 1 September.
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RAPID trial - A call for volunteers
The University of Melbourne Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age is looking for volunteers to join the RAPID trial - a study testing a new approach to treating depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Montessori & Purposeful Engagement
Where Hawthorn
When 22 September from 9.30am
Who Planned activity and lifestyle staff |
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Maggie Beer's brain-healthy recipes
Watch out for Maggie Beer AM's new Recipe for Life book this October, based on tips from Prof Ralph Martins on a brain healthy diet. Proceeds will go to the Maggie Beer Foundation and dementia research.
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Join the fun at our pub trivia night
On 21 September, we’ll host a fundraising Thinko! Trivia Night in Richmond. Exercise six key areas of your brain and have fun doing it. If you can’t make it, we’ll provide the resources to organise your own event.
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Introduction to Dementia and Services
Where Parkville
When 30 August from 1.30pm
Who People living with dementia and family carers |
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Food for thought from our library
It can sometimes be difficult to ensure that someone living with dementia maintains their enjoyment, nutritional intake and independence at mealtimes. This month, our library blog takes a close look at some resources to assist.
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Deakin seeks help with focus group
People over 60 living with mild dementia who can speak and read English, or their carers, are invited to participate in a focus group on the appropriateness of questionnaires used to assess quality of life in individuals with dementia.
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Virtual Dementia Experience
Where Parkville
When 20 September from 2pm
Who All staff providing support for people living with dementia |
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Contact us
98-104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia 3122
Tel +61 3 9815 7800 W fightdementia.org.au/vic
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 |
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