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Dementia is not optional – and dementia training shouldn’t be either
Increased aged care funding a good step - now a focus on training and culture essential
What is good for your heart is good for your brain
Dementia peak supports phased approach of Specialist Dementia Care Program
New restorative care places increases options for people with dementia
New program to get older Australians more active may reduce risk of dementia
Dementia Australia honours Lynette Chester AM
Author and advocate for those impacted by dementia honoured on Australia Day
Reminder to look out for older members of the community ahead of hot Australia Day long weekend
Royal Commission into aged care commences with a promising focus on learning from past mistakes

Calendar

Family Carer Program - February - Glenside
Living with Dementia program - 5 week program starting 20 February 2019 - Currambine
Living With Change - Wed 20, Thu 21 February 2019 - Bundaberg
Family Carers Course - Thu 21 February 2019 - Brisbane South
Family Carers Course - Fri 22 February 2019 - Gladstone
Family Carers Course - Tue 22 February 2019 - Brisbane South
Memory Walk & Jog – Sunday 24 February 2019 - Canberra
Family Carer Course - Monday 25 February - Townsville
Dementia: Know The Facts - Tue 26 February 2019 - Gold Coast
Family Carers Course -Wed 27 February 2019 - Gatton
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Dementia advocates marry after 34 years together

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