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Valentines Day Dinner

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Love is in the Air… at Mary Chester House

On Wednesday 14 February love was in the air at Mary Chester House as 60 people attended a very special Valentine’s Day dinner. Tables and decorations were set up outside and in the dining room. Guests enjoyed dinner, dessert, and…

Elderly woman helping in the kitchen with a support worker

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A Home Away From Home

Developing an enabling environment for a person living with dementia can make a significant difference to independence, quality of life and wellbeing. Alzheimer’s WA’s Dementia Enabling Environments website can help you understand evidence based dementia design principles and give practical advice…

Carer's Support Group at Mary Chester House

| By Alzheimer's WA | News and Events

Carer Support Groups an Invaluable Resource

If you have ever thought about attending one of our Carer Support Groups but haven’t found the time or perhaps felt overwhelmed by the prospect, then this may help. Below is a letter to the editor of the Weekend West, published…

An elderly man living with dementia kissing his granddaughter on the cheek at Christmas time

| By Alzheimer's WA | News and Events

Holiday Tips

The festive season is a time to enjoy social gatherings and family events which can often mean lots of noise and activity. For a person with dementia, this can be disruptive, confusing, and even distressing, with changes to routine and…

Ella's House Garden Opening

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Mandurah Community Dig Deep to Bring Joy to People Living with Dementia

On Friday 27 October 2017 Alzheimer’s WA CEO, Rhonda Parker, officially opened the new garden at Ella’s House in Mandurah. Alzheimer’s WA was able to turn a dream into reality, and build a dementia friendly landscaped garden at Ella’s House…

Ron Elphick

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Life in an Aged Care Home – a Resident’s View

I am 91 years of age and have been a resident of an Aged Care Facility since February 2016. This followed fourteen years, with my late wife, as residents of a Retirement Village. In view of this experience, I believe…

An elderly lady living with dementia holding a small black dog

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Residential Care – Tips for Visiting

The role of family caregivers and friends is still very important, even after a person with dementia moves into residential care. Visiting helps both parties to remain connected, and to feel they are still an important part of each other’s…

Diann Bates, Alzheimer's WA Advocate

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Living with Alzheimer’s at 50 doesn’t define me: Inspirational Dementia Advocate – Diann Bates shares her story.

When Diann Bates was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s three years ago at the age of 47, she decided that she would not let the disease define her. Alzheimer’s WA’s Dementia Advocate Diann Bates recently reflected on her diagnosis by sharing…

Creating an Enabling Dementia Home

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Creating an Enabling Dementia Home

It is estimated that between 60-70% of people with dementia live at home. I think it would be fair to say that few people build a house thinking that one day they may develop dementia. There are many simple low…

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