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SUMMARY:Dementia Action Week (AU)
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Action Week is an Australian national awareness week held each year to raise awareness of dementia and promote actions that support people living with the condition. \nThe week focuses on reducing stigma\, encouraging understanding and supporting practical changes in communities\, workplaces and services so people with dementia can live well and remain connected. \nWhy this matters\n\nDementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and touches nearly every family in some way.\nPeople living with dementia often experience stigma\, isolation\, and misunderstanding.\nSmall changes in how we communicate and design environments can make a significant difference.\nEarly action supports independence\, safety\, and dignity for longer.\nPlanning ahead helps ensure wishes are respected as needs change.\n\nDementia Action Week reminds us that dementia is not just a medical issue\, it is a community responsibility. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nAlzheimer’s Disease International (ADI)\nGlobal federation supporting Alzheimer and dementia associations worldwide\, promoting awareness\, advocacy and dementia-friendly communities.\n\nAustralia \n\nDementia Australia\nNational peak body leading Dementia Action Week\, supporting Australians living with dementia\, their families and carers through advocacy\, education and services.
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CATEGORIES:Ageing & Aged Care
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