Dementia Advocates - In the media

See the latest headlines where Dementia Advocates have been featured across the news and on social media.

Media

Dementia Advocate Janet Thomas was interviewed about a new study on the shingles vaccine linked to reduction in dementia diagnoses by 7 News (aired nationally across 21 channels). 

Dementia Advocate Val Fell OAM was interviewed by Region Illawarra about the new Aged Care Act and advocating for aged care reforms.  

Dementia Australia Dementia Advocates Jonathan and Sophie Brown were interviewed by the Daily Mail about Jonathan’s younger onset dementia diagnosis. 

Dementia Advocate Dom O’Leary was interviewed on ABC Radio National’s Life Matters about the caring role and what support is available for carers.

Dementia Advocate and Hold the Moment podcast host Jim Rogers wrote an article about his experience of being diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease appeared in 11 publications include the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, The Courier-Mail and The Adelaide Advertiser.

Dementia Advocate Catherine Daskalakis wrote an article about her experience living with dementia which was syndicated in 11 publications including the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, The Courier-Mail and The Adelaide Advertiser.

Dementia Advocate Bob Heath spoke to The Eyre Peninsula Advocate (SA) about being a finalist in the Carers SA Carer Achievement Award.

Dementia Advocate Kim Townsend was interviewed by ABC Radio Coffs Harbour about the importance of providing support for carers.

Social media

Dementia Advocate Joe Coppi, who cares for his wife Joyce, shared about changes they made to their home after Joyce received a dementia diagnosis. (Facebook)

Dementia Advocate Liane Fletcher shared about the signs and symptoms she first noticed in her mum Dorothy, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. (Facebook)

Dementia Australia Advisory Committee Chair Ann Pietsch, who lives with Lewy body dementia, reiterated the importance of all political parties and candidates keeping a focus on dementia ahead of the Federal Election. (Facebook)

To celebrate Neighbour Day, we shared a story from Dementia Advocates Jack Ellis and Chris Tyzack about a social running club they are part of in their local community. (Facebook)

Dementia Advocate Elena Donati talked about the difficulty knowing if the early signs she noticed in her mum Francesca could be dementia or another condition. (Facebook)

We shared a video featuring Dementia Advocate and Hold the Moment podcast host Jim Rogers where he talks about receiving his dementia diagnosis. (Facebook)

We congratulated Dementia Advocate Christa Wood who was recently named the Kiama Local Woman of the Year 2025. (Facebook)

Dementia Advocate Keith Davies, who cares for his wife Beverley, was featured in a video to promote VistaPrint’s Memory Maker series, a series of products designed to enhance reminiscence. (Facebook)

Dementia Advocate David Wise, who cares for his wife Susan, shared about the support he receives as a carer. (Facebook)

To celebrate Harmony Week, we shared a story from Dementia Advocate Benny Chan about a play he produced based on a Filipino folktale, in tribute to his mother who lived with vascular dementia. (Facebook)

For Brain Awareness Week, Dementia Advocate Janet Thomas shared her advice for others who have been diagnosed with dementia. (Facebook)

Also for Brain Awareness Week, Dementia Advocate Peter Duclos shared the things he does to help him live as well as possible with younger onset dementia. (Facebook)

In another post for Brain Awareness Week, Dementia Advocate Bill Yeates shared the holistic, person-centred approach he takes brain health. (Facebook)