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I am really proud about reaching 1000 members for Dementia Downunder. It shows that ‘DD’ is a valuable resource required in the community to help families and carers impacted by Dementia.

When I started ‘DD’ 3 years ago I remember thinking to myself “I wonder how many people could benefit from this?”…..Little did I know how many … and how much I would personally change and positively grow as a person! It also enabled me to have an even more amazing relationship with my Dad ( we hung out more and learnt new ways to communicate).

Thank you to all of you for sharing your stories and supporting each other. I know when my dad was alive it was really therapeutic to share amongst people who were going through similar things.

Dementia care is a very involved and confusing process that is completely individual to each person. It requires carers , nurses and family members to think on their feet and advocate for the person with Dementia at every opportunity.

Dementia is different!….

I sincerely thank you for making the effort to learn more about Dementia via Dementia Downunder to ultimately provide better care.

People with Dementia are still valuable and we need to continue to adapt to them to allow themselves to feel valued and live positive and fulfilling lives.

“Thank You!”….

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of our fabulous ‘DD’ members for your input, support and stories, and for just being an integral part of our amazing community.

The ‘magic’ of Dementia Downunder cannot happen without such a positive and supportive mindset, and without such a sincere and caring environment.

I often get asked what makes Dementia Downunder different?… I tell people that we are initiating conversations that were previously stigmatized, taboo or swept under the carpet. There are not many groups having the raw and sensitive conversations we have across such a diverse range of people, professions and sectors. We are also creating collaborative solutions to problems that have been around (and many ignored) for decades.

This myriad of perspectives, shared feelings, feedback and information is actually ‘bridging the gaps’ in our under-resourced health care/aged care systems. Our ‘people helping people’ philosophy continues to defy the odds when so many situations are ‘road-blocked’ due to lack of funding.

I also wanted to share that I am involved with some proactive working groups now that are making some big changes to the way we care for our older people, and those with dementia. I want to thank my mentors, close friends and associates (you all know who you are and I can’t name you all as I don’t want to miss anyone) who all have helped ‘Team DD’ make a difference.

Thank you!….

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‘Dementia Downunder’ Milestone……Officially Reached.

‘Team DD’…Take a Bow!