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DEMENTIA\u00a0 Action Week (15\u201321 September) is a reminder that a diagnosis does not have to define a life.<\/p>\n

One of the most tender and inspiring films in this year’s Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) program, Nansie, brings that message to the screen.<\/p>\n

The documentary follows two sisters as they teach their 87-year-old grandmother, who lives with dementia, how to swim. Their journey becomes a story of love, patience and<\/p>\n

discovery, showing that life can still hold joy, connection and new experiences.<\/p>\n

For director Anna Trichet-Laurier, the project struck a personal chord.<\/p>\n

“When I met Adelaide and Lucinda and heard their story, I realised how much more I could have done for my own grandmother,” she said.<\/p>\n

“With this film, I hope to inspire young people to spend time with their loved ones living with dementia, and to see that it’s not all scary\u2014there is still joy, love and connection.”<\/p>\n

With dementia touching more Australian families than ever, Nansie offers a fresh perspective: that small acts of courage and creativity can transform the seemingly impossible into something beautiful.<\/p>\n

Screenings are rolling out in cities during Dementia Action Week, with Northern Rivers audiences set to join the conversation when Nansie is showcased at the Byron Bay International Film Festival.<\/p>\n

The Festival runs 17\u201326 October across Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, Ballina, Lismore, Mullumbimby and Coorabell.<\/p>\n

For more information on Dementia Action Week visit dementia.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For festival tickets and program details visit bbff.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LYN MCCARTHY<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DEMENTIA\u00a0 Action Week (15\u201321 September) is a reminder that a diagnosis does not have to define a life. One of the most tender and inspiring films in this year’s Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) program, Nansie, brings that message to the screen. The documentary follows two sisters as they teach their 87-year-old grandmother, who […]<\/p>\n

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