HealthWISE recently launched a new video series about dementia, at the Armidale Cultural Centre, to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers looking after people with dementia and related illnesses.
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Posted inGood News, Tamworth
Tamworth shows their support for people impacted by dementia
Tamworth community members turned up in force last weekend, showing their support for people impacted by dementia whilst raising over $6000.
Posted inLocal News
Country music singer Adam Harvey appointed Dementia Australia Ambassador in honour of his mother
Dementia Australia welcomes renowned country music singer and songwriter Adam Harvey as its newest Ambassador.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Memory Walk & Jog is headed to Tamworth for the first time
Dementia Australia’s largest annual fundraising event, Memory Walk & Jog, is heading to Tamworth to help raise funds in support of people living with dementia.
Posted inIndigenous, Quirindi
Walhallow to receive much-needed dementia education workshops
Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council will receive $30,000 to deliver to deliver much-need dementia education workshops.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Dementia Australia support coming to Armidale
Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is coming to Armidale.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Calls to not fear people living with dementia during Dementia Action Week
Despite increasing awareness and dementia being the second leading cause of death, fear and a lack of understanding about the condition leads to real-world impacts on people living with dementia.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Dementia Australia to visit Tamworth
Dementia Australia is offering support in Tamworth between 11-14 September through a series of information and care sessions in a ‘brain hub’.
Posted inHealth
New drug trial offers hope for Alzheimers
Dementia Australia has welcomed the publication of the results of a trial showing that a new drug, donanemab, has been able to slow the progression of symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease.