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Dementia Awareness Month – your brain matters
For most of us, these are harmless lapses. But for nearly 500,000 Australians living with dementia, memory loss is much more than a moment - it’s a daily challenge that changes lives.
Read MoreSusan gives back to others with dementia
“I thought there was a chance I may get Alzheimer’s one day, but what I didn’t expect was to receive a diagnosis in my 50s. It was a surreal feeling because I felt fine, and I still do. But that’s the thing with Alzheimer’s. You think you’re fine, but the rest of the world knows you’re not.”
Read MoreCompanionship and travel tales keep Esther going
Once a fortnight, Esther is visited by volunteer Lynn - her little piece of solace as they gather over hot cups of tea and talk about books, politics, television programs and travel.
Read MoreA shared zest for life and adventure
Rain, hail or shine, 82 year old Rudy will never say no to an adventure with his CatholicCare Support Worker, Anthony. Rudy is always ready to go when Anthony arrives at his door.
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