Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation in Nedlands, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation

Locality: Nedlands, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6457 0253

Address: 8 Verdun Street 6009 Nedlands, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.alzheimers.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Late last year, Biogen announced the Biogen EMBARK study to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of aducanumab for those previously enrolled. This study was initiated after the previous studies showed such encouraging results. On August 27th the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation enrolled the first patient onto Biogen EMBARK, officially the first participant in Australia. A great achievement for our Clinical Trials Division!

25.01.2022 A very merry Christmas from Professor Ralph Martins and all of us here at the Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation! Watch Ralph's special holiday message to you below.

24.01.2022 Thank you so much to everyone who tuned into our webinar on Tuesday! If you have missed any of our webinars they are all available to view on our website. Don't forget to register for next weeks webinar while you're on there! https://alzheimers.com.au/webinars/ ... Next week, we have A/Professor Roger Clarnette and Paula Mather discussing Clinical Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and Treatments and Drug Trials. If you have any questions for our researchers, please send them through to [email protected]. #Dementia #WorldAlzMonth #LetsTalkAboutDementia

24.01.2022 We're Hiring! The Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation supporting medical research into Alzheimer’s disease. We want the very best people working with us to bring us one step closer to an Alzheimer's free future.... The Foundation offers a supportive and flexible workplace for those balancing families and careers, and we strive to ensure our work environment is safe, family-friendly and culturally sensitive with equal opportunity for all. Current employment opportunities: Accountant (Parental Leave Cover) Visit our website for more information. https://alzheimers.com.au/work-with-us/

23.01.2022 We are delighted to be partnering with Semple Property Group for their Fundraising Movie Night! All proceeds from this event will help us continue to work towards our vision a world where Alzheimer’s disease no longer exists. This is definitely more than just an average movie screening! ... Semple have organised activities for all ages and lots of prizes to be won, which have been generously provided by local businesses. Raffle tickets start from just $5! https://www.rafflelink.com.au/dementia-research Buy your tickets via the link below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/semple-property-group-movie-un

23.01.2022 In 2019, we welcomed the Pinnacle Charitable Foundation and Spheria Asset Management as corporate sponsors. We are delighted to announce that they will continue their sponsorship throughout 2020. Their funding will help drive innovative research into understanding more about genetics and early stage changes at the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. ... The team from Pinnacle and Spheria are excited to help the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation explore advances in diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately find a cure for this debilitating disease.

23.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended our very first webinar this morning! The webinar was recorded and will be uploaded to our Facebook page shortly. Next week we have "Alzheimer's disease a blood and eye test update" presented by Dr Pratishtha Chatterjee and Dr Tejal Shah.... There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and it will be recorded, so if you are unable to join the live webinar, you can watch it later at a time that is convenient to you! Visit our website to see our full webinar schedule for September and register today! https://alzheimers.com.au/webinars/ #WorldAlzMonth

22.01.2022 Movie Night Entertainment This is definitely more than just a movie night!! We have activities for all ages and lots of prizes to be won, generously pro...vided by local businesses for this amazing cause. $5 Raffle tickets (link below) https://www.rafflelink.com.au/dementia-research $35 grazing boards (for 2) and $5 from each one sold to be donated (Link to order your grazing board below ) https://bit.ly/3hGHlqy The BEST part is - ALL proceeds will be donated directly to Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. We hope to see you there!

20.01.2022 Biogen has completed the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the approval of aducanumab, an investigational treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. If approved, aducanumab would become the first therapy to reduce the clinical decline of Alzheimer’s disease and would also be the first therapy to demonstrate that removing amyloid beta resulted in better clinical outcomes. The Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation has been a part of the Biogen ENGAGE study since it commenced back in 2017 and also took part in the Biogen EVOLVE study early in 2019. We are thrilled that there have been such promising results for aducanumab. We will soon be starting the Biogen EMBARK study, allowing continued access for those who previously participated in the earlier ENGAGE study.

20.01.2022 SHARE YOUR STORY Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? If so, we would love to hear from you. Sharing your story helps others appreciate the difficult journey and significant impact this disease has on those diagnosed with it, and their loved ones.... Sharing stories highlights the importance of research into this disease and the need for funds to enable us to continue our vital research work. If you have a story you can share with us Send us a message with your experience Call (08) 6457 0253 Email us at [email protected] Or even Send us a short video We’d love to hear from you

20.01.2022 September 10th is R U OK? Day, which is dedicated to encouraging everyone to trust the signs, and ask R U OK? and support those struggling. For more information, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ If you know of somebody impacted by #Dementia they may have experienced stigma and social isolation.... If you've noticed a change, or have a gut feeling that someone you care about isn't behaving as they normally would, take the time today to ask them R U OK? But remember, there’s more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say next at www.ruok.org.au Checking in with someone today or any other day could make a big difference. #TheresMoreToSay #WorldAlzMonth #RUOKday #LetsTalkAboutDementia

18.01.2022 2020 Iron Jack Golden Eagle 6. Windstorm Jockey: Gly Schofield Trainers: Grant & Alana Williams Charity: The Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation... #EverestCarnival #FunOnTrack #GoldenEagle See more

18.01.2022 During World Alzheimer’s Month, the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation will be hosting weekly webinars to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and the research work that will hopefully provide a better future for those at risk of developing the disease. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and each session will be recorded, so if you are unable to join the live webinar, you can watch it later at a time that is convenient to you! Visit our we...bsite to see our full webinar schedule for September and register today! https://alzheimers.com.au/webinars/

15.01.2022 A very special thank you to Michael from Michael Symon Yoga, who has been providing free yoga classes via Facebook live and encouraging participants to make a donation to Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation. We know it's important to keep up physical activity as it’s crucial for our cognitive health, so why not try one of Michael's online yoga classes! Exercise reduces the risk of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol, which are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

14.01.2022 Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Stephanie Rainey-Smith will be speaking at the National Seniors Perth Western Suburbs branch in Mt Claremont on Tuesday, July 28th. Members and non members are invited from 9:30am for a 10am start with Dr Rainey-Smith presenting at 11am at the Mt Claremont Community Centre. Dr Rainey-Smith will review the current evidence about the relationship between sleep and health and discuss how we can all improve our sleep! Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, this seminar has already reached capacity! However, if you would like to register your interest for future seminars please email [email protected] to be added to our mailing list, alternatively please call (08) 6457 0253.

14.01.2022 An excellent article featuring Associate Professor Hamid Sohrabi was published in the Melville Gazette this month. The article discusses the Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation's West Australian Memory Study. If you're interested in participating in research please visit our website: https://alzheimers.com.au/our-work/current-clinical-trials/ or call (08) 6457 0253 for further information.

13.01.2022 On this Remembrance Day, we pause to remember and honour those Australians who have suffered or lost their lives because of war. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

13.01.2022 Did you know #dementia is still the overall leading cause of death for women in Australia? This #WomensHealthWeek, is an important time to encourage and empower all women to take control of their health. It’s also a good reminder that you can’t take care of others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. A yearly preventive checkup with your doctor is a great time to see how you’re doing and discuss your cognitive health!

12.01.2022 Today, researchers across the world eagerly anticipated the release of the Highly Cited Researchers list for 2020. This list identifies global research scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated exceptional influence reflected through their publication of multiple papers frequently cited by their peers. We are delighted that the Foundation’s Director of Research, Professor Ralph Martins was named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list in the cross-field categ...ory. Professor Martins was named on the annual list thanks to highly cited research papers, ranking him in the top 1 percent of research globally. Professor Martin’s holds joint positions at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia and Macquarie University in NSW. Professor Ralph Martins is a highly respected and prominent researcher in the field or Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. His insight into Alzheimer’s disease has led to a number of groundbreaking discoveries including the pioneering discovery of beta-amyloid and its precursor the amyloid precursor protein (APP), an important protein found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients now universally acknowledged as being fundamental to the pathology of this disease and his seminal discovery that oxidative stress is a major feature of Alzheimer's which is now recognised universally. We are delighted to see the work of Professor Martin’s and his team recognised on this prestigious list. Congratulations Professor Martins! See the full list here https://recognition.webofscience.com/awards/highly-cited//

10.01.2022 The holidays are a time when family and friends come together, but the holiday season can cause mixed feelings for a family affected by Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. While typically a time for celebration, families may experience a sense of loss for the way things used to be. Sadly, nearly 450,000 Australians will be suffering with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia this Christmas. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people living with dementia ...in Australia is expected to increase to 589,807 within the next 10 years. We hope our ongoing research will play a vital role in the continuing journey towards an Alzheimer’s free world for the benefit of our whole community. Thank you for helping us in our fight to save memories this year. We wish you all a safe Christmas and a Happy New Year.

10.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's webinar! This was recorded and will be uploaded to our Facebook page this week. Next week we have "Sleep and Alzheimer's disease" presented by Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith and "Childhood Dementia" presented by Dr Prashant Bharadwaj.... There will be an opportunity for all attendees to ask questions and it will be recorded, so if you are unable to join the live webinar, you can watch it later at a time that is convenient to you! Visit our website to see our full webinar schedule for September and register today! https://alzheimers.com.au/webinars/ #WorldAlzMonth

09.01.2022 It's Include A Charity Week! #DidYouKnow In Australia, 80.8% of people regularly support a charity in their lifetime, but only 7.4% go on to remember a charity in their Will. For us, gifts left in Wills are a crucial part of our income and help fund vital research into Alzheimer's disease.... People choose to include a gift in their Will for many different reasons. To protect future generations by funding world class research into Alzheimer’s disease. To help us continue our prevention and education programs that help West Australians reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease. To honour the memory of a loved one who has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease. If you'd like to find out more about leaving a gift in your Will to the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, please visit www.alzheimers.com.au/support/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/ or contact us on (08) 6457 0253 or email [email protected] #Includeacharity #IncludeACharityWeek #IACW2020 #GiftsinWills

08.01.2022 Today the Iron Jack Golden Eagle will be held at Rosehill Gardens. The race is the 3rd richest in Australia. Of the $7.5 million prize money, 10% will be donated to charity. Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation has been chosen as the charity partner by the owners of Windstorm, meaning 10% of any winnings will come to the Foundation. The Golden Eagle race is race 8 and Windstorm has drawn Barrier 8.

06.01.2022 Seniors Week runs from the 8th to the 15th of November and is a special time of celebration for Western Australian seniors. During Seniors Week, events and activities are held across the state to acknowledge seniors and show our appreciation for their valued contribution to society. For more information about Seniors Week please visit:... https://www.haveagonews.com.au//10-2020/SWEG2020digital.pdf See more

05.01.2022 A very big thank you to The Book Nook! The Book Nook is an establishment run by volunteers who collect second hand books from local residents, which they then sell at a small price with all the proceeds going towards Local Community groups or Charities. The Book Nook has kindly donated a portion of their proceeds to the Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation and we are extremely grateful! ... If you would like to support this great initiative, The Book Nook is located at The Old Mill on Henrietta St York WA and are open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm!

05.01.2022 Did you miss our webinar today? No need to worry! Our World Alzheimer's Month Webinar Series will be recorded and uploaded weekly to our various social media channels. "What is Alzheimer's disease?" Presented by Professor Ralph Martins AO is now available to view via the link below. ... Did you have a question for one of our researchers that you would like to be answered during one of our live webinars? Send us a direct message! Visit our website to see our full webinar schedule for September and register today! https://alzheimers.com.au/webinars/ https://youtu.be/H3MaokAHsMs

05.01.2022 Thank you so much to everyone who tuned into yesterday’s webinar! If you have missed any of our webinars they are all available to view on our website. Don't forget to register for next weeks webinar while you're on there! https://alzheimers.com.au/webinars/ ... Next week, we have A/Professor Hamid Sohrabi discussing Dementia and age-related cognitive decline and Dr Belinda Brown discussing Exercise and brain health. If you have any questions for our researchers, please send them through to [email protected]. #Dementia #WorldAlzMonth #LetsTalkAboutDementia

05.01.2022 We are incredibly appreciative of Wesfarmers’ support of the important research we are undertaking into Alzheimer’s disease. During a challenging 2020, with COVID-19 affecting so many people in the community, this support provides critical funds to enable vital research into this debilitating disease to continue. Over the last 4 years, Wesfarmers has contributed an incredible $800,000 to the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. Their generosity means we have been able ...to: Maintain our research facilities here at the Ralph and Patricia Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute. Continue the WA Memory Study, which aims to identify factors influencing cognitive functions in ageing. Research lifestyle factors that can potentially delay the onset of dementia. Continue to support research into the potential diagnostic utility of retinal imaging for Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to the support of Wesfarmers our researchers are able to advance critical research that we hope will bring us one step closer to an Alzheimer’s free world.

04.01.2022 Alzheimer's Disease International’s next webinar on COVID-19 and dementia will be on Wednesday 15 July: Innovating for the new normal: Experiences from around the world. It is time to ask how we are adapting and innovating to ensure that people with dementia and their carers receive the supports and services they need and that no one is left behind.... The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisations, institutions, agencies and companies around the world to adjust their modes of operation to comply with social distancing measures and to ensure the safety of their employees, volunteers and constituents. ADI’s member associations have had to do this urgently in order to support the millions of people affected by dementia, who are especially at risk of social isolation and severe symptoms of COVID-19. During this webinar, we will hear how ADI’s member associations from around the world have innovated to adapt and reinvent their support services during throughout 2020 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the impact this has had on carers and people living with dementia.

04.01.2022 The Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation is registered with Containers for Change WA! For every eligible container you return to a refund point, you can make a donation to support vital research into Alzheimer's disease. To get started, all you need to do is:... Collect eligible containers Return your containers to a refund point near you Donate your refund using the our scheme ID - C10339406 In just three steps, you can help the planet and bring us one step closer to an Alzheimer's free future. To learn more about Containers for Change, visit www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/ today

03.01.2022 September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. A day to think about the future where our family and friends do not lose the cherished memories they have made throughout their life. We need your help to prioritise Alzheimer’s research in the hope of finding a cure for this insidious disease. Workplace giving is a great way to support our vital research. You can do this by making a regular tax-deductible donation to us through your employer’s payroll system give as much or as li...ttle as you like! Your donations are pre-tax, so your taxable income is reduced! Once you’ve signed up, you don’t need to do anything. Even the recordkeeping is taken care of it’s recorded on your payslip and you receive a tax receipt at the end of the financial year. Regular donations are vital in funding our research to bring us one step closer to an Alzheimer’s free world. By donating through workplace giving, you can make your money go even further! If your organisation doesn’t have a workplace giving program, send us an email at [email protected] and we can assist you further! #WorldAlzheimersDay

02.01.2022 We're Hiring! The Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation supporting medical research into Alzheimer’s disease. We want the very best people working with us to bring us one step closer to an Alzheimer's free future. ... The Foundation offers a supportive and flexible workplace for those balancing families and careers, and we strive to ensure our work environment is safe, family-friendly and culturally sensitive with equal opportunity for all. Current employment opportunities: Clinical Trial Coordinator Medical Practitioner Visit our website for more information. https://alzheimers.com.au/work-with-us/

02.01.2022 It's National Diabetes Week! #DidYouKnow Type 2 diabetes represents a major Alzheimer’s disease risk factor and with the number of Australians with diabetes expected to double in the next 5 years and diabetics at a 2 fold increase risk of developing dementia, it will be a major contributor to the predicted increase in the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in this country.... To read more about National Diabetes Week visit their website >> https://www.diabeteswa.com.au/ #NationalDiabetesWeek

01.01.2022 Happy New Year! We look forward to continuing our mission in 2021, which is to support leading edge research that we hope will make Alzheimer’s disease treatable and preventable. We would not be able to do this without our supporters.... Thank you so much!