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VIC
Alzheimer's Australia Vic is the peak body representing the interests of people affected by dementia in Victoria.
NEWS
Register for the Dementia Awareness Week Free Public Lecture and Performance at BMW Edge, Federation Square on Friday 17 September 2010
State Trustees entrust Alzheimer's Australia Vic with $70K support
The Memory Matters - our quarterly member newsletter
Spring issue available now. To read the complete stories below or get your copy of The Memory Matters delivered four times a year, become a member today – concession rates offered.
Dementia Awareness Week
Various activities across the state
The latest Research News from Alzheimer's Australia Vic Research Fellow, Maree Farrow
The big question - how can I help? Caring for someone who lives alone.
The latest Library, Conference and Alzheimer Australia Vic’s Education Courses
For all this and more sign up today.
New CEO appointed to take on the Dementia Challenge in Victoria
Online Dementia Counselling Services Pilot Project
Alzheimer's Australia Vic's counsellors are professionally trained to provide a range of individual support, advice and practical assistance. People who can benefit from dementia counselling include people in the early stages of dementia, carers of people with dementia, family such as spouses and adult children, friends and other significant people.
Dementia counselling can assist by:
- Gaining an understanding of the impact of dementia
- Identifying strategies for coping and living with dementia
- Planning how to care in the future when the dementia changes
- Dealing with feelings of stress and a mixture of emotions
- Helping to deal with dementia issues within families
Online dementia counselling is being offered for a trial period as part of a counselling project. This project is investigating different ways of providing counselling. The counselling is provided via text in real time – that is, after you type a counsellor responds. All you need to do is register and then an appointment time will be made for the session to occur. The session is very private and only you and the counsellor have access to what you are discussing. You may print out your discussion for future reference and reflection. There is no charge for this service.
The project will run from 19 July, 2010 to 22 October, 2010. Register online for counselling now!
Healthy heart, healthy mind
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic hosts Dr Michael Valenzuela
*Access Economics Reports: Data Prevalence and Incidence 2010 - 2050
Julian Hughes Ethical Issues and Decision-Making in Dementia Care Australian Tour
Safe2Walk® GPS personal alert for people with dementia
Alzheimer's Australia Vic Announces Resignation of CEO
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ABC Radio National: The National Interest
Management and treatment of Alzheimer’s
Management and treatment of Alzheimer's was featured on ABC Radio National on Friday 2 April 2010. The Guests included Lynette Moore, CEO Alzheimer's Australia Victoria; Dr. John Zeisel, author I’m Still Here;
Sally Banks, Performer and Music Therapist and Prof Colin Masters, Executive Director Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria.
The program was presented by Peter Mares.
The podcasts are available for download from the ABC Radio National website until the end of April.
Download the podcast from ABC Radio National website
The 2010 | 2011 Entertainment™ Books
The Entertainment™ Book is a local restaurant and activity guide providing hundreds of 25% to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from the finest restaurants, cafés, attractions, activities and accommodation.
Find out more and download Order Form now!
Making Memories
The image on this page (above right), called ‘Simpkin House’ by Corina Reid in Victoria, is a quilting block from Alzheimer’s Australia Making Memories Patchwork Quilt. We unveiled the quilt, built collaboratively by people from all over Australia, in July 2009 to raise awareness of dementia and to celebrate precious memories. The image also features on the front cover of our Annual Report for 2008-09.
To find out more about Alzheimer's Australia Vic and the services we provide, contact us or call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
updated: 8 September 2010
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