Author: Alzheimer's WA

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…