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Do you love to sing? Join our choir!

Music has an extraordinary ability to connect people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Listening to music with emotional significance brings back strong memories for most people. It can enhance wellbeing and quality of life, and can be especially useful…

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Detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

September is Dementia Awareness Month and in light of that I’d like to share with you two interesting news stories from recent times relating to the detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of…

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Nan’s dementia journey inspires adventure lovers to raise funds for Dementia Awareness Month

Inspired by her nan’s journey with dementia, Fremantle resident Betina and partner Mic, founders of Off The Grid 365, have organised a month of walk challenges across Western Australia to help raise funds and awareness of dementia during September. Betina…

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Tips to help you live at home longer

New research from the Royal Commission into Aged Care has confirmed what many of us already knew. Most Australians want to live in their own homes for as long as possible, and receive care in their homes if that helps…

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Keeping connected important for those with dementia

Social distancing measures introduced in March this year have kept many Western Australians safe from Coronavirus. Yet these measures also highlighted the need to stay connected to the more vulnerable members of our community who live alone or who are…

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Alzheimer’s WA welcomes new Chair and Deputy Chair

We thank Mr Masarei for his service Mr Masarei leaves a significant legacy of his 22 years of outstanding voluntary service and his personal commitment to raising awareness of dementia in our community. His dedicated service has been highly regarded…

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Tackling men’s health with lifestyle changes

It seems men get the short straw when it comes to good health. Australian men live, on average, four years less than women. Although men make up just over half the workforce, almost all workplace fatalities are men. They make…

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Munda Biddi Meander – by Julie Cowperthwaite

Late last year Julie Cowperthwaite rode from Perth to Albany in support of Alzheimer’s WA. Read Julie’s story below. I recently lost both my parents and several aunts and uncles to Alzheimer’s disease, giving me reason to ride the Munda…

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Assistive Technology – a bright future for digital health in dementia care

At a time when staying connected and engaged with loved ones has never been more important digital health, assistive devices, independent living aids and adaptive equipment can help with independent living and also support carers. The role of technology in…

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Helpful hints and assistance during Coronavirus restrictions

Our hints and tips will help you through this time of Coronavirus restrictions. We have included ideas for help with grocery shopping, seeking medical assistance, and keeping mentally, physically and socially active. Help with grocery shopping Ask a family member,…

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Do you love to sing? Join our choir!

Detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

Nan’s dementia journey inspires adventure lovers to raise funds for Dementia Awareness Month

Tips to help you live at home longer

Keeping connected important for those with dementia

Alzheimer’s WA welcomes new Chair and Deputy Chair

Tackling men’s health with lifestyle changes

Munda Biddi Meander – by Julie Cowperthwaite

Assistive Technology – a bright future for digital health in dementia care

Helpful hints and assistance during Coronavirus restrictions

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