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The gift of the present

Twirling around the dance floor with her husband, Col, Shirley’s confusion lifts and she remembers every single step.

Your Christmas gift today can fund life-changing support, so people impacted by dementia like Col and Shirley can make the most of the present.

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Handing over the reins at Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia today announced succession plans for Chair, Professor Graeme Samuel AC and CEO, Maree McCabe AM.

After almost 10 years, Prof Samuel will be ending his term as the chair of Dementia Australia at the 23 November Annual General Meeting in accordance with the organisation's constitution.

Ms McCabe notified the Board in March that after 13 years of leadership, she would complete her role as CEO of Dementia Australia from 1 July 2024.

The sooner you know, the more you can do

Our memory, mood and thinking change all the time. Some days we’re sharp and cheerful, others we can be forgetful or have ‘brain fog’. That’s normal for everyone.

But if you’ve noticed a pattern of changes in yourself or someone you care for, it’s a good idea to reach out for help early. The sooner you know, the more you can do.
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Dementia education pathways to inspire future leaders in aged care

Dementia Australia today announced the launch of four new Leadership and Practice Change education programs for care workers.

The range of accredited and non-accredited programs is spearheaded by the first ever fully-funded, national 10993NAT Certificate IV in Dementia Practice and will build participants’ leadership skills within the aged and community care sector.

What is dementia?

Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease.

Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person’s normal social or working life.

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