The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West invited Dementia Australia representative Liz Withall to provide some information regarding dementia awareness during a combined service club meeting on Sugust 29. Liz highlighted some important factors for brain health including visiting the GP for regular health checks, eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of exercise, challenging your brain and socialising with others. This is a good reminder in the lead up to Dementia Australia\u2019s Dementia Action Week running from September 18-22. This year\u2019s theme is Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future. Since 2019, the focus of the Dementia Action Week campaign has been to reduce stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with dementia and their carers.<\/p>\n
Communities that take action to become dementia-friendly have:<\/p>\n
\u2022 less fear and a greater understanding of dementia
\n\u2022 less stigma and discrimination
\n\u2022 more support and better systems for people living with dementia to live well in their community for longer.<\/p>\n
During Dementia Action Week, we encourage you to reach out to your community and learn more about the needs of people living with dementia, their families and carers who are living in your area.<\/p>\n
For further information about Dementia Action Week visit https:\/\/www.dementia.org.au\/dementia-actionweek. For further information about Dementia including accessing services and support please contact the<\/p>\n
National Dementia Helpline that is available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week on: 1800 100 500.<\/p>\n