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Facing Dementia Together

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Facing Dementia Together aims to increase dementia help-seeking & diagnosis & reduce stigma in Arabic, Chinese & Vietnamese communities in South Western Sydney.

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At the #dementiaactionweek event at Cumberland City Council on Tuesday, spreading awareness about the symptoms of dementia, how to start a conversation, get an assessment with a GP and reduce your risk. #dementiaawarenessmonth #dementiaawareness

At the #dementiaactionweek event at <a href="/CumberlandSyd/">Cumberland City Council</a> on Tuesday, spreading awareness about the symptoms of dementia, how to start a conversation, get an assessment with a GP and reduce your risk.
#dementiaawarenessmonth
#dementiaawareness
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Photos from our #DementiaActionWeek presentation in Goolwa, South Australia. Thanks to Alexandrina Council for hosting this event. #dementiaawareness #DementiaRisk #DementiaSymptoms #brainhealth

Photos from our #DementiaActionWeek presentation in Goolwa, South Australia. Thanks to Alexandrina Council for hosting this event.
#dementiaawareness
#DementiaRisk
#DementiaSymptoms
#brainhealth
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Our Western Sydney campaign officer on a booth, the stage and the panel of the Western Sydney Dementia Forum with Western Sydney Dementia Alliance, Anglicare Dementia Advisory Services, the Local Health District and WentWest - Western Sydney PHN at Workers Blacktown on 20th September.

Our Western Sydney campaign officer on a booth, the stage and the panel of the Western Sydney Dementia Forum with Western Sydney Dementia Alliance, Anglicare  Dementia Advisory Services, the Local Health District and <a href="/WentWest_Ltd/">WentWest - Western Sydney PHN</a>  at Workers Blacktown on 20th September.
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It's Older Adult Mental Health Week, and our latest post raises awareness about depression in older adults and dementia risk. facedementia.au/en/dementia-an… #olderadultmentalhealthweek #dementiaawareness #DementiaRisk #MentalHealthMonth

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When Aunty Wong turned 60 she noticed becoming more forgetful and careless. Her daughter and son-in-law supported her to visit the GP. She was diagnosed with MCI and is grateful for the strategies she has learned to better manage her symptoms. facedementia.au/en/aunty_wong/

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Today is World Sight Day and an opportunity to spread awareness about the importance of eye health and vision care to reduce your risk of dementia. facedementia.au/en/vision-loss/ #dementiaawareness #DementiaRisk #WorldSightDay2024

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It's #CarersWeek and our latest post shares advice from carers of people living with dementia about their diagnosis experience and living well with dementia. facedementia.au/en/carers-week/ #dementiaawareness #DementiaSymptoms #dementiadiagnosis

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Mary and her husband, Wei, moved to Sydney to be closer to their children, but over time, she began noticing subtle changes in her memory and thinking. Her message to others facing similar challenges is to seek help early to get the care you need: facedementia.au/en/marys-story

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Our November newsletter is now available with articles on delirium vs dementia, movement disorders, Mary's story and campaign achievements 🤩. This is our second-last newsletter! Please read online: mailchi.mp/facedementia/n…

Our November newsletter is now available with articles on delirium vs dementia, movement disorders, Mary's story and campaign achievements 🤩. This is our second-last newsletter! Please read online: mailchi.mp/facedementia/n…
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Our latest post explains the different between dementia and delirium and why it's important to be able to recognise the difference: facedementia.au/en/dementia-vs… #DementiaSymptoms #delirium #dementiaawareness

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When Cheong was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease & dementia, he described it as "a hard pill to swallow, but it was also a turning point." Now he says "addressing it head-on can really improve the quality of life of those affected and their families." facedementia.au/en/cheongs-sto…

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World Movement Disorders Day raises awareness about movement disorders every November 29. Our latest post covers Parkinson's disease and its links to dementia. facedementia.au/en/can-changes… #movementdisorderday #parkinsonsawareness #dementiaawareness #DementiaSymptoms

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Our December (and final) newsletter is available with Betty's story, information on dementia and driving, and experiencing changes at work. Read it via: mailchi.mp/facedementia/d… Thanks to all contributors, readers and supporters of the newsletter throughout the campaign. 🙏

Our December (and final) newsletter is available with Betty's story, information on dementia and driving, and experiencing changes at work. Read it via: mailchi.mp/facedementia/d…
Thanks to all contributors, readers and supporters of the newsletter throughout the campaign. 🙏
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About 3 years ago, Betty started experiencing frequent headaches and difficulty concentrating. She was forgetting where she'd placed things and missing appointments. Read about Betty's story and her diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment facedementia.au/en/bettys-stor… #dementiaawareness

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Some people experience the first signs of dementia at work. Our latest blog gives some real life examples, and provides information and advice about continuing or stopping work after a dementia diagnosis. facedementia.au/en/work/ #DementiaAwareness #DementiaSymptoms

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As people get older, many worry about whether they'll be allowed to drive, or whether they should still drive. Read our latest post for information and advice about driving and dementia diagnosis: facedementia.au/en/dementia-an… #dementiaawareness #dementiadiagnosis

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Ah-Fai always cooked delicious Cantonese meals for his family, but around the age of 70, he started having trouble remembering recipes. He'd often get confused in the middle of cooking, forgetting important steps. Read more about Ah-Fai's story facedementia.au/en/ah-fais-sto…

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February is a great month to plan! Our latest post covers some important points for retirees and people approaching retirement including planning for health, lifestyle, legal and financial affairs. Read more on our website: facedementia.au/en/planning/ #brainhealth #dementiaawareness

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The combination of physical movement, cognitive stimulation, and social interaction makes dancing the ideal activity for maintaining physical, brain and emotional health. facedementia.au/en/dance/ #dementiaawareness #brainhealth

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The follow-on campaign, from Face Dementia: Facing Dementia Together, will start in May 2025 in South Western Sydney for communities speaking Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic. Over the next few months, the website and will transition to the new name 'Facing Dementia Together'.

The follow-on campaign, from Face Dementia: Facing Dementia Together, will start in May 2025 in South Western Sydney for communities speaking Vietnamese, Chinese and Arabic. Over the next few months, the website and will transition to the new name 'Facing Dementia Together'.