A diagnosis of dementia is often confronting. Sadly, the first emotional response is often one of shame. Dementia is not a self-inflicted injury, yet the stigma of dementia means that shame can complicate how individuals respond to their diagnosis. The…
Alzheimer’s WA has five simple tips to help the wider community better connect with a person living with dementia. These suggestions can help those living with dementia feel less alone, with a greater sense of belonging, while being treated with…
In life we face a lot of ‘what if’s’. What if we paint the wall Vivid White instead of Natural White? In all likelihood, no one will notice. Don’t sweat the small stuff. What if the car won’t start? Call…
Worried about memory loss in a loved one? We have all walked into a room with purpose, only to forget what we wanted. Or forgotten where we parked the car. These are normal memory lapses that are usually due to…
Andy Creighan has been working as a volunteer gardener with Chorus, formerly Volunteer Taskforce, since 2015 and was recently nominated by his colleagues for Volunteer of the Year 2018 – People’s Choice. The People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual who…
Experiencing life through sensory stimulation is an important part of living. For people with dementia the opportunity to experience pleasant sensory engagement as the condition progresses may be reduced. Creating sensory experiences through the use of fiddle boards, twiddle mats…
The Alzheimer’s WA Cockburn Conservation Crew recently spent a morning volunteering their time to help beautify the wetland area of Bibra Lake Reserve. The group of seven have been volunteering together once a week since March 2018 and have become…
The late Don Brandenburg, a resident of the Great Southern, bequeathed part of his estate for the wellbeing of older people in the region. Apart from donations to other local organisations, the trustees of the estate bequeathed $1,000,000 to Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s WA recognises the importance of feeling connected to your local community, particularly after a diagnosis of dementia. We offer a number of social support groups, clubs and volunteering groups throughout the metropolitan area, and in some regional areas, and…
The desire to walk around outside is quite normal for most people, including people living with dementia. When you are caring for a person living with dementia it can be difficult to balance a person’s need for independence with concerns…
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