October 2023: Advocates in the media
Media
Dementia Advocate Bobby Blake was interviewed by the National Tribune and Mirage News for a story about frontotemporal dementia.
Dementia Advocate Russell Martin was interviewed by the ABC for a story about how the comedy series Mother and Son is raising much-needed awareness about dementia.
Dementia Advocate Natalie Ive was interviewed for Woman’s Weekly Online for a story about younger onset dementia.
Social media
Dementia Advocate Ann Pietsch shared about the importance of people living with dementia, their families and carers being enabled to vote in the Voice Referendum. (Facebook)
Dementia Advocate Tina Southall shared why she joined the Advocates Program and how it enables her to help others better understand dementia. (Facebook)
Dementia Advocate Jack Ellis was featured in our post with resources for people living with dementia, their families and carers for the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum. (Facebook)
To acknowledge Ageism Awareness Day, we shared an article from the Sydney Morning Herald featuring Dementia Advocate Val Fell discussing her advocacy work at the age of 94 and encouraging people to rethink their attitudes towards age and towards dementia. (Facebook)
We shared photos from a recent event at Queensland Parliament House organised by Dementia Advocates John Quinn and Glenys Petrie and the Brisbane South-East Dementia Alliance. (Facebook)
To acknowledge World Mental Health Day, we shared strategies that Dementia Advocate Val Schache uses to manage her mental health. (Facebook)
Dementia Advocate Sandra Erikson shared about her experience caring for her husband Richard who lived with younger onset dementia. (Facebook)
Dementia Advocate Anthony Pollock shared how he started the Brisbane North Dementia Community Alliance and the importance of dementia-friendly communities. (Facebook)
To acknowledge National Carers Week, we shared a story from Dementia Advocate Bobby Blake who cares for her husband Ross who lives with dementia. (Facebook)
For National Garden Week, Dementia Advocate Joy Merryl shared how her husband Bruce, who lives with Lewy body disease, is supported to continue gardening after moving into a retirement village. (Facebook)
For National Carers Week, Dementia Advocate Petra Kreuzer shared about her experience caring for her parents who both lived with dementia. (Facebook)