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Social Inclusion Week – supporting seniors to stay connected
Social Inclusion Week reminds us of the importance of building communities where everyone feels they belong. Yet many older Australians continue to face significant social isolation.
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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.
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Susan 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.”
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Companionship 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.
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