Press Releases

Dementia numbers to soar

New figures released today predict the number of people with dementia is tipped to soar in Western Australia. - [view file]

Pilot study finds regular brain exercises key to healthy ageing

Just two hours of brain exercises a week can markedly improve a person`s mental capacity and help fight age-related memory loss according to a recent study by Alzheimer`s Australia WA. - [view file]

Impact of dementia on lesbians and gay men

A new paper, commissioned by Alzheimer`s Australia, has found a widespread lack of understanding of lesbians and gay men diagnosed with dementia or caring for a partner with dementia. The paper, "Dementia, Lesbians and Gay Men", which is the first of its kind in the aged care sector, will be officially released today at 10am by the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Health, Roger Cook MLA at the Alzheimer`s Australia WA head office located in Shenton Park. - [view file]

Flags to remember

Thousands of flags will today (20 September) be planted in honour of loved ones or friends diagnosed with Alzheimer`s disease and other forms of dementia at the 2009 Alzheimer`s Australia WA Memory Walk. - [view file]

Dementia - the major disease of this century

A new report by Access Economics has found that the number of Australians diagnosed with Alzheimer`s disease and other forms of dementia is expected to quadruple to more than 1.1 million people by the year 2050. - [view file]

Time for a break

Alzheimer`s Australia WA will be hosting a free retreat for families living with Alzheimer`s disease and other forms of dementia in the Rockingham region from 16 to 18 October at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra. - [view file]

Drugs not always the answer to dementia

Leading Australian psychogeriatrician Professor Henry Brodaty AO will present his cutting-edge findings on new approaches to treating people with dementia at a Conference in Perth this month. - [view file]

Alzheimer's diease linked to diet

The risk of Alzheimer`s disease and other forms of dementia can be significantly reduced with a healthy and balanced diet according to a leading WA health researcher who will be presenting his findings at a free public forum organised by Alzheimer`s Australia WA. - [view file]

Safe to walk

Alzheimer`s Australia WA will launch the nation`s first personal alert and location service specially designed to reduce the risk of people with dementia going missing on Tuesday 24 February at The Niche, Nedlands. - [view file]

New brain fitness programme to fight memory loss

Western Australians will be the first in the country to take part in a new brain fitness programme that has been scientifically proven to improve a person`s ability to think faster, focus better and remember more. - [view file]

International dementia expert to announce research findings in Perth

Leading international dementia expert, Professor Alistair Burns, will present his groundbreaking research on dementia risk reduction at a free public forum at the Alexander Library on September 15 as part of Dementia Awareness Week 2008. - [view file]

A long ride to remember

It may not be the Tour de France but it will certainly be a cycling journey to remember for two Perth men who will begin a 3000km ride across the Nullarbor to raise awareness of and funds for Alzheimer`s. - [view file]

Let the games begin!

The Olympic Games may be the talk of the town, but for the school children of Western Australia they are preparing to go for gold in this year`s annual Numero Inter-school Challenge. - [view file]

A first for Perth

A Shenton Park day respite centre for people with Alzheimer`s and other forms of dementia will become one of the first in Australia to be awarded the prestigious "Eden Registered" status TODAY, Monday 21 July, 2008. - [view file]

An evening to remember

Wednesday 23 July promises to be a spectacular evening that you won`t want to miss. Premium wines and delicious canapés will be served at Matilda Bay Restaurant in Crawley to celebrate the launch of the Iris Appleyard Foundation. - [view file]

A first for Albany

An Albany centre for people with Alzheimer`s and other forms of dementia is the first in Australia to be awarded the prestigious "Eden Registered" status. - [view file]

New scam education kit to help seniors

Seniors will soon be able to deal better with scams and consumer fraud with the help of a new Scam Education Kit to be launched by the WA Minister for Seniors Sue Ellery on THURSDAY, 17th April, 2pm at Alzheimer`s Australia WA. - [view file]

Pakistanis with Alzheimer's to benefit from WA generosity

Thousands of Pakistanis will soon benefit from the generosity of Alzheimer`s Australia WA and a host of other local organisations when a custom-built "office", packed with furniture, will be shipped on Saturday 12th April to Pakistan where it will be used as an Alzheimer`s Support Centre in Lahore. - [view file]

Congratulations from WA Governor

Governor congratulates Alzheimer`s Australia WA and the McCusker Foundation for joint effort to combat dementia. In an attempt to address what has been described by Access Economics as a nation-wide dementia epidemic two leading Western Australian organisations have come together to raise $10 million. - [view file]

New water feature to stimulate the senses

A new sensory water feature that offers therapeutic benefits for people with dementia will be unveiled TODAY by the Federal Member for Curtin the Hon. Julie Bishop at 10.30am at the Alzheimer`s Australia WA Mary Chester Centre (MCC) in Shenton Park. - [view file]

Albany to host regional dementia and memory expo

Alzheimer`s Australia WA will be holding an all-day dementia and memory expo at the Senior Citizens Centre in Albany on Wednesday, 7th November. - [view file]

Moving to the music

A nostalgic tea dance to be held TODAY, 21 August at the Government House Ballroom is set to rekindle memories of old-fashion ballroom dancing for a group of 300 seniors. - [view file]

Protecting our elderly from scams

Alzheimer`s Australia WA has been awarded $50,000 to produce a resource kit to alert, educate and provide strategies to help the elderly, particularly those with dementia, to deal with consumer scams. - [view file]

$2.2 million grant for dementia research

Alzheimer`s Australia WA has welcomed the announcement by the State Government to approve a $2.2 million grant for the organisation to develop a new Centre of Excellence in Dementia Care in Western Australia. - [view file]

Albany Marks World Alzheimer's Day

Alzheimer`s Australia WA (Albany) will commemorate World Alzheimer`s Day on 21st September through a series of activities and events open to the public. - [view file]

Cuppa for Charity

More than 100 morning teas were simultaneously held across Western Australia in aid of Alzheimer`s research. - [view file]

Action Plan for Change

People with dementia and their carers have today issued a challenge to the Government of Western Australia to tackle the state`s growing dementia epidemic which threatens to reach a critical stage. - [view file]

New Memory Centre for WA

Western Australians will be able to gain greater access to dementia information and essential support services through the launch of the state`s first Dementia and Memory Community Centre (DMCC). - [view file]

Annual Tea Dance 2005

More than 300 people with dementia and their carers will TODAY don their best dancing shoes and swing to an old beat at a nostalgic Tea Dance to commemorate World Alzheimer`s Day at the Government House Ballroom. - [view file]

Mind Your Mind campaign launch

Alzheimer`s Australia WA will on 9th September, launch a new Community Education Program, Mind Your Mind, through a series of free public forums as part of National Dementia Awareness Month 2005. - [view file]

National Dementia Awareness Month 2005 - Making a Difference

Dementia Awareness Month, an initiative of Alzheimer`s Australia, will take place from 9 September – 9 October 2005. The main aims of the awareness campaign are to reinforce the message that `We Can Make a Difference` and to raise community awareness about the impact of dementia. - [view file]

Annual Morning Tea

More than 100 local schools and businesses joined bowling, tennis and golf clubs from across WA to sip a relaxing cup of tea as part of Alzheimer`s Australia WA`s annual Morning Tea held on Thursday 28th July. - [view file]

Driving and Dementia

THE latest call to ban drivers diagnosed with early stage dementia is an overreaction, according to Alzheimer`s Australia WA Chief Executive Officer Frank Schaper. - [view file]

WA Governor visits Albany office

The Governor of Western Australia Lieutenant General John Sanderson and Mrs Sanderson will be making a special visit to Hawthorn Community Respite House in Albany on Tuesday, 14 June 2005. - [view file]

Diet & Dementia Forum

A FREE public forum focussing on the relationship of Diet and Dementia will be held on WEDNESDAY 15th June at St. John of God Subiaco. - [view file]

New Dementia & Memory Centres

Alzheimer`s Australia WA today welcomed the Federal Government`s latest announcement to set aside $8.5 million to establish Dementia and Memory Centres across the country to help improve awareness, prevention and management of dementia. - [view file]

New Dementia Estimates & Projections

Alarming figures released today by Access Economics estimate more than 17,000 Western Australians will be diagnosed with dementia by the end of this year. This figure is projected to increase to more than 79,000 in the year 2050. - [view file]

Strolling Down Memory Lane

Around 200 people, young and old, will don their walking shoes TODAY as they enjoy a scenic walk around Kings Park to raise funds for Alzheimer`s research. - [view file]

Annual Tea Dance 2004

More than 260 people with dementia and their carers will TODAY slip on their dancing shoes for a nostalgic Tea Dance at the newly refurbished Government House Ballroom. - [view file]

Inter-school Numero Challenge 2004

School children from across Western Australia will today pit their mathematical skills against one another in a bid to win this year s Inter-school Numero Challenge while raising awareness of Alzheimer`s and dementia. - [view file]

Dementia film wins festival prize

A seven minute documentary film about a couple whose lives are constantly changed by dementia, took out top honours in the seniors category at the Mandurah Short Film Festival held on Aug 7th, 2004. - [view file]

Memory loss program for South West WA

A commonwealth funded service specifically designed to support people in the early stages of dementia will soon be available to the people living in South West WA. The Living with Memory Loss Program is aimed at improving the lives of the growing number of people living with dementia or a dementia-related disease. - [view file]

Dementia election manifesto

As a lead up to the forthcoming Federal elections, Alzheimer`s Australia has called on the new government to make dementia an Australian health priority. - [more]

Launch of Memory Loss Program in South West WA

Federal Minister for Ageing Julie Bishop will today launch a new project aimed at improving the lives of the growing number of people living with dementia in rural WA. - [view file]

Remembering Albany

Alzheimer`s Australia WA Ltd will hold its annual planning conference in Albany for the first time in more than 20 years. The conference will highlight the expansion of services into Albany and the surrounding regions. - [view file]

Children Help Brighten Lives

West Australian Seniors and Youth Minister Sheila MacHale will today launch a new and innovative intergenerational playgroup which aims to brighten the lives of people with dementia - [view file]