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25.01.2022 Well that’s a wrap for #DementiaActionWeek2020! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the chance to listen to each and every story about living with dementia this week. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and most of all we’ve learned a little more about what it’s like to live with dementia, which is the first step towards enabling a more dementia friendly community. Thank you very much for sharing your stories with us. Do you have a story to share? You can express your interest and learn more a...bout becoming dementia friendly at www.dementiafriendlypmq.com.au See more

23.01.2022 Digging deep for Dementia Amazing news for our community with the NSW Government investing $5 million to build a village specifically designed for peop...le living with Dementia. This village models a world-first Dutch Facility and is the first of its kind throughout Regional NSW. Port Macquarie has one of the highest prevalence rates of dementia in NSW and this will offer transformational care for our elderly. There will be no wards in the Emmaus Memory Support Village, which will instead have the appearance of a regular suburb, with shops and cafes which will be staffed by carers. St Agnes' Care & Lifestyle has been given the green light from Council and works are expected to commence later this year

22.01.2022 Want to read and learn more about living with Dementia? Visit the online library hosted by Dementia Australia. https://alzheimers.softlinkhosting.com.au/l/libraryHome.do

20.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK - www.naidoc.org.au We are proud to be sharing in the spirit of this year's NAIDOC Week celebrations as we embrace the expansive history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists.... NAIDOC 2020 celebrates and recognises the fact that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years. Always Was, Always Will Be.

18.01.2022 "If we don't look after the carer, who looks after the patient?" Kath Storey provides much needed support to carers living on the Mid North Coast. I spoke to Kath, and past carers Brian, Pam and Brian B about supporting fellow carers and how we can become a more dementia friendly community here in Port Macquarie. Local businesses, there's some great tips in here for you too!... Do you have a story to share? Would you like to come along to the carers catch ups? Perhaps you would like some information on making your local business more dementia friendly? Learn more at www.dementiafriendlypmq.com.au #PortMacquarie #Laurieton #DementiaActionWeek2020 #BeKind #FairGo

15.01.2022 Our local member of parliament, Leslie Williams, is the patron of our Dementia Friendly Alliance here in Port Macquarie. I spoke with her today to find out what being a dementia friendly community means to her. This week we've heard from people living with dementia, plus people that care for those living with dementia, and the common thread through each and every story, is that you're not alone. A little patience and support makes a big difference. Our new Dementia Friendly ...Port Macquarie website, www.dementiafriendlypmq.com.au has local support contact details, and the 24 hour national dementia helpline 1800 100 500 and website, dementia.org.au is a great reference for any information you may need. Send us a message if you'd like to share your story, which will help our community understand and be patient with people living with dementia. Just like Leslie says, everyone deserves a fair go #DementiaFriendlyCommunity #PortMacquarie #MidNorthCoast

14.01.2022 Graeme shares what a DFC Alliance is all about - helping to make your local community a more friendly and inclusive place for people living with Dementia.

14.01.2022 Cloud Concepts Australia Pty Ltd has designed and built our website. It’s a fantastic resource for our community where anyone can jump online, find out where to go for local dementia support and resources here in #PortMacquarie, plus you can register your interest to share your story and keep up-to-date with our local dementia friendly community news and events. Ollie and the team have made a daunting project simple and seamless. www.dementiafriendlypmq.com.au... #websitedesign #portmacquariensw #dementiaactionweek2020

14.01.2022 Rememberance Day 2020 Paying respect to Australia’s servicemen and servicewomen. https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/remembrance-day-2020

13.01.2022 Celebrating National Grandparents Day - celebrating the contributions grandparents make to their families and communities. https://www.grandparentsday.nsw.gov.au/about

11.01.2022 Thank you for sharing Nathalie! https://bit.ly/3cUV6j3

10.01.2022 It’s on next year Sunday 21st March 2021! Dementia Walk & Jog. Get Active. Beat Dementia. Register now for super early bird - 30% off full ticket price.... https://www.memorywalk.com.au/event/port-macquarie

10.01.2022 Our volunteers have delivered 11,000 community cards so far! If you haven’t received one yet, keep an eye on your letterbox, or pop in to the Neighbourhood centre to pick some up and perhaps give some to your neighbours . A little support makes a big difference. Our step counters and dogs are loving the outings! #DementiaActionWeek2020 #PortMacquarie #yourcommunitycares Leslie Williams Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

09.01.2022 Dementia Australia has released a discussion paper on this topic, One Day the Support was GoneThe mental health impact of COVID-19 on people living with dementia, their families and carers, developed in partnership by the University of Sydney. You can read the paper in full at www.dementia.org.au//new-discussion-paper-highlights-menta

08.01.2022 The beautiful effect that music has! https://www.facebook.com/126533764056580/posts/3606646089378646/?vh=e&d=n

08.01.2022 Thank you to the amazing Dementia Australia Dementia Advocate Val Fell, who shared her experience and perspective on ABC’s The Drum this week. Val is 91 years ...young and uses her incredible energy to advocate for the needs of people living with dementia. Val continues to live in her own home and strongly believes people living with dementia should be involved in decision-making about their lives. Thank you for all that you do Val! You can watch the full, one-hour episode here: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2007H207S00

03.01.2022 , . , . ~ . When Oma was feeling a little lonely last week, we asked you to send videos tellin...g us where you were watching our stories from. Here’s her reaction to a selection of your beautiful posts... watch her face! . #Grateful #CommunityOfLove #Dementa #Alzheimers #Oma #DoingDementiaDifferently See more

01.01.2022 Music for Dementia is a wonderful online radio station that allows you to choose the era of music you want to listen to. Great for reminiscing and a good old sing-a-long! https://m4dradio.com/

01.01.2022 It’s very exciting when everything comes together! A little bit of support really does go a long way! #dementiaactionweek2020 #communitycares #portmacquarie #midnorthcoast #dementiaawareness Leslie Williams

01.01.2022 #DementiaActionWeek: Day 6 - Caring for the carers. The short film features Birpai Elder, Uncle Bill O'Brien, discussing his experience of caring for his mother, who lived with dementia. Carers, you are not alone. For more information, and to express your interest in sharing your story with us, head to www.dementiafriendlypmq.com.au... #Birpai #MidNorthCoast #PortMacquarie #DementiaActionWeek2020 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council