During Dementia Awareness Month (September), Alzheimer’s Australia, with support of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW, is calling on the community to join them in Creating a Dementia-Friendly Nation – that is, creating communities where people living with dementia are respected, valued and supported to maintain a good quality of life.
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In your own electorates of Northern Tablelands, Tamworth and Barwon there are an estimated 3900 people living with dementia.
That figure is projected to increase to about 7500 by 2050.
These numbers show how essential it is that we pave the way for future generations to live in dementia-friendly communities.
Greater awareness and understanding of dementia in the community is essential to prevent the social isolation experienced by so many people following a diagnosis of dementia.
We encourage your readers to find out more by going to www.dementiafriendly.org.au
We urge all Australians to understand that small actions count and can make a significant difference to the lives of people living with dementia.
To become involved in the range of activities hosted by Alzheimer’s Australia NSW throughout
September, visit www.fightdementia.org.au
John Watkins
Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
Professor Henry Brodaty
Co-Director, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) and Medical Advisor,
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
