adelaide oval

Ita Buttrose was the MC and is also the Ambassador for Alzheimers Australia. Dr Ron Petersen is one of the most influential men in the world when it comes to dementia.

He was President Ronald Reagan’s personal physician and his written 700 papers and 5 books. He is also on the International Dementia Council.

I posed a burning question to both of them on the microphone regarding what advocates can do to influence Govt to provide more money for the elderly, which was challenging:-)

It was great to meet Dementia Downunder members Martina, Rachel, Chrystal and Heather. Plus catch up with Ian Gladstone, Nicki Peaston, Helen Brauer, Theanne, David Coles , Jen plus the Alzheimers Australia Team.

Today was another amazing day with some of the international heavyweights in dementia care and research.

Yesterday I attended a luncheon in the Ian McLachlan Room at the magnificent Adelaide Oval as a ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers from the Eldercare Aged Care sites for their efforts.

The speeches made by Jane Pickering (CEO), Board Members and staff were very sincere and genuine and created a great atmosphere.

The food was sensational and many of us took on a tour of the oval which was very interesting indeed.

It was great to walk up the race, step on the oval and visit change rooms etc.

The day was capped off with a message on the famous old scoreboard to us all.

Well Done Eldercare on a great day!