In May, we reported on Seniors Rights Victoria’s (SRV) new series of videos about planning for the future for people with dementia. Each video features a case study followed by a discussion of the issues with a lawyer and an advocate from SRV. The videos area a new way of sharing information that had up […]
Seniors Rights Victoria is delighted to announce the launch of a series of videos, now available for viewing on our YouTube channel. These videos are a must-watch if you, or someone you work with or care for, has been diagnosed with dementia. The background With twelve years experience working to prevent elder abuse, SRV recognised
The Healthy Brain Ageing Program at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, is currently recruiting people aged ≥50 years to participate in a 6-week education and cognitive training program delivered online, aiming to improve memory and other thinking skills, as well as general wellbeing (e.g. mood, quality of life, sleep quality, etc.). For
Please share Dementia Australia’s survey. To ensure they are able to create the most complete picture of dementia and discrimination in Australia, they need to hear from people with all kinds of experiences, even those with little or no knowledge of dementia. Please share this post far and wide to help encourage as many people
Dementia Australia and Seniors Rights Victoria are partnering to support those who have been recently diagnosed with dementia (and their carers) to plan ahead and to make informed choices about their future financial, health and care arrangements. As part of this program, we are running community information sessions about Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance
MEDIA RELEASE 5 February 2019 Australia’s leading senior’s advocacy organisation, COTA Australia, has welcomed the Government’s allocation of $70 million per year towards the creation of 30 specialist care units to support people living with dementia. COTA Australia Chief Executive, Ian Yates, said the new program will provide much-needed support for older Australians and their
