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Keep an eye out for your new look Dementia Australia eNews!
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We are excited to announce that we are preparing to launch our new look eNews! We’ve been doing lots of research lately into the things our readers most want to know about and, as of next month, while your monthly email will still be filled with all the news, stories and important information you’ve come to expect, it will be presented in a new and improved format.
We’ll be testing out some different ideas across the first few editions, and monitoring your responses to make sure we’re getting it exactly right. And because it’s your eNews, we’d love to hear any feedback you may have! Just click the link below to tell us what you think. |
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety commences |
The first week of public hearings in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has now been completed. Proceedings commenced in Adelaide on Monday with direct experience witnesses and representatives from a number of organisations having already appeared. |
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Specialist Dementia Care Program to be rolled out in phased approach
The Federal Government has announced a phased approach to the introduction of the Specialist Dementia Care Program, providing support for a vulnerable group of people with dementia whose needs require a more supportive environment.
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Looking after Mum
Ben Stewart-Koster shares his thoughts on his Mum, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, her story and some of the observations he has made while caring for her.
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Restorative care program for people with chronic diseases
While we welcome the Federal Government’s offering of 775 new Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) program places, we are calling for more awareness of the benefits this kind of program can offer for people living with dementia.
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Extra Home Care Packages will support people with dementia to remain at home
The rollout of an additional 10,000 new high-level home care packages will support more senior Australians, including those with dementia, to remain living independently in their own homes for longer.
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Current aged care system continues to fail the people it’s designed to protect
Dementia Australia was vocal in condemning the instances of misuse of anti-psychotics and restraints in residential aged care highlighted on ABC 7:30 and in The Australian last month. We also outlined what we believe needs to be done to tackle the problem.
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New program to get older Australians more active may reduce risk of dementia
The Federal Government has announced $22.9 million towards new grants which will focus on helping inactive people aged 65 and over to become more physically active and socially connected. As research tells us, this can also help reduce dementia risk.
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Friends of Dementia Australia recognised in Australia Day honours
Congratulations to dedicated Dementia Australia supporters Tom Valenta OAM, Lynette Chester AM, and Anna Burke AO for their inclusions in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
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The Virtual Forest™ receives recognition
We recently received a high commendation during a prominent IT and aged care awards ceremony in recognition of The Virtual Forest™, which offers an immersive environment designed to improve quality of life for people with dementia.
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Geelong DIY Memory Walk & Jog a success
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Geelong DIY Memory Walk & Jog event in January. It was a fantastic day, with more than $5,000 raised. Fancy organising a DIY Memory Walk & Jog event in your area? See the link below for details!
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Global collaboration drives new blood test to predict genetic Alzheimer’s disease
A new study has revealed evidence for a blood test that can predict familial Alzheimer’s disease 16 years before clinical symptoms appear.
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NNIDR Public Lectures
NHMRC National Institute of Dementia Research has announced its second National Public Lecture Tour, which will be taking place across the country during Brain Awareness Week in March.
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Memory Walk & Jog 2019
We’ll be bringing our popular series of events to Melbourne in May 2019.
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