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September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — a time to stand together, raise understanding, and take action. Join Alzheimer’s WA during Dementia Action Week for the 2025 Dementia Symposium on 17 September at Perth Convention Centre. This powerful event brings…

It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Craig Masarei, a passionate advocate, leader and cherished Life-time member of our Alzheimer’s community. As former Chair of Alzheimer’s WA for over 20 years (2000- 2020), Craig brought extraordinary…

WA’s leading dementia care organisation, Alzheimer’s WA held its 2024 Annual General Meeting to a full capacity audience at Lottery West in West Perth last Thursday. The 2023 – 2024 Annual Report highlighted “Connected Care in the Community” and summarised…

The 2024 Twilight Walk to Remember hosted by Alzheimer’s WA brought together nearly 600 participants along the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) in a stunning evening of solidarity, remembrance, and support for individuals impacted by dementia. Participants included clients, members of…

Alzheimer’s W.A. (AWA) hosted its 10th Annual Dementia Symposium yesterday at the Perth Convention Centre, with the theme “Future Ready: Innovative Dementia Care & Support.” It was an exceptional event, featuring a lineup of distinguished and inspiring speakers. The symposium’s…

On Friday, August 23rd, Alzheimer’s WA marked a significant milestone with the official opening of Don’s Cottage at Hawthorn House in Albany. The event drew a remarkable crowd of over 150 guests, celebrating this important occasion. The new cottage respite…

Original Post By Ethan French ABC South West WA Topic: Alzheimer’s and Dementia A special kind of get-together takes place on the last Monday of every month in Bunbury, 200 kilometres south of Perth. People living with dementia and their…

A big crowd saw the launch of Woodvale’s first Memory Café yesterday at Boulevard Café and Tearooms in Woodvale. Members of the community on the dementia journey and their carers were joined by Jessica Stojkovski MLA, James Pearson, CEO of…

Recently, Alzheimer’s WA had the pleasure of hosting a special morning tea at the Subiaco Office, where we welcomed esteemed donors who have made significant contributions to our cause. Among them were grain growers Franz Fuchsbichler and Keith Butler from…

Dementia Care in the Home Confused about home care services? Don’t know where to start? Worried about keeping your loved ones safe at home? Wondering what Alzheimer’s WA, Hawthorn House can offer? Angela and Eloise from Alzheimer’s WA, Hawthorn House…