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StepUp for Dementia Research

Locality: Camperdown

Phone: +61 1800 783 712

Address: 88 Mallett Street, Camperdown 2050 Camperdown, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.stepupfordementiaresearch.org.au

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24.01.2022 StepUp for Dementia Research is the first systematic way for dementia researchers to recruit participants in Australia and we need your help. By participating in dementia research through StepUp, you are helping to accelerate the process of discovering more about dementia and its causes, as well as early diagnosis, better treatment, and quality of care. You are also able to support the work that StepUp does by making an online donation via the StepUp homepage - just click th...e donate button in the top right-hand corner. Head to https://www.stepupfordementiaresearch.org.au/

20.01.2022 Today, 1st of October 2020 is the 30th Anniversary of United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP). This year’s UNIDOP theme is Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing? Part of this year’s theme is about raising awareness of: the health risks posed to older persons by pandemics; the contributions older persons make to their own health and society; ... the role of the health care workforce to the health of older persons, with special attention to the nursing profession; and promoting the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020 2030). Events on today to celebrate UNIDOP 2020: Hear from UN officials and leaders in the fields of ageing and beyond discussing the call to action for a Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030 - When? Tonight at 9pm (AEDT) - Where? Via Zoom - Cost? Free! - Register here https://zoom.us//regi/tJIsc-2vpjMuE9Q91mGIkf3F7KhiQtRuguVq Join StepUp Organisation Champion COTA NT for ‘The Healthy Brunch’ which includes a presentation about healthy eating, what foods to buy and what exercise to take and of course something delicious to eat. - When? Today at 11:30 am (AEDT) - Where? Spillett House, 65 Smith St, Darwin, NT 0810 - Cost? Free! - Bookings are essential. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-healthy-brunch-celebrat The International Federation on Ageing

20.01.2022 Flinders University recently conducted a research project on ‘Inclusive Care for Older Trauma Survivors’, and from this produced the report ‘Safe and inclusive care for Forgotten Australians’. The report outlines several recommendations for aged care providers to ensure they’re providing safe and inclusive care for Forgotten Australians/Care Leavers. Hear more about the report and its recommendations in tomorrow's webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creating-safe-and-inclusive Older Persons Advocacy Network

19.01.2022 National Carers Week starts today and runs until the 17th of October. This week is aimed at raising awareness of the exceptional contribution that the nation’s 2.65 million unpaid carers make every day. Carers provide emotional, social and financial support, which can be a 24/7 job so thank you to all carers for all you do! As a carer, you yourself can sign up for StepUp for Dementia Research or register on behalf of someone you are caring for. As research needs all kinds o...f people to participate in studies, we encourage as many people as possible to sign up. Click here to sign up https://www.stepupfordementiaresearch.org.au/ or call our helpdesk on 1800-7837-123 Carers Australia #WhyWeCare #Carers2020

17.01.2022 The events of 2020 have certainly taught us a lot about adaptability, resilience, and using technology to keep connected. Mid next year Aged & Community Services Australia will be hosting their National #Online Summit focusing on how aged care will change following COVID-19. https://www.acsasummit.com.au

15.01.2022 Want to know more about what home support services are available during COVID-19 through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)? The Australian Government Department of Health has published a fact sheet with information about accessing CHSP services during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.health.gov.au//covid-19-and-the-commonwealth-h

13.01.2022 The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released a special report identifying six recommendations for the Government to implement to protect the aged care sector from further COVID-19 impact. Four of the recommendations were identified as requiring immediate action: - funding providers for adequate staffing levels... - ensuring residents have access to increased allied health & mental health services - an aged care plan for COVID-19 & establishment of advisory body - aged care providers requiring accredited infection control officers https://www.agedcareguide.com.au//commission-unveils-covid via Talking Aged Care

12.01.2022 Dementia Australia is hosting a bunch of virtual events this week - from family carer workshops to info sessions on finding a new way to identify and access dementia services. For more information head to https://www.dementia.org.au/events

10.01.2022 StepUp for Dementia Research Organisation Champion Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration is hosting two online symposia on: Changed behaviours and psychological symptoms associated with dementia (4 Nov) Anxiety and depression in dementia research network (11 Nov) Register for one or both here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/changed-behaviours-and-psyc ... *the deadline to submit abstracts is tomorrow - 30th September

10.01.2022 No two people experience dementia in the same way. The expression of dementia depends on the cause of the condition and the parts of the brain that are affected. Hence, it's important to take a personalised approach to dementia care that focuses on the unique needs of the individual. A recent study out of Flinders University explored the factors that shape personalised dementia care in rural Australia. The team interviewed over 100 staff from five rural aged care facilities i...n QLD and SA. They found that a key dimension of personalised care was recognition of the residents’ needs and the inclusion of family members’ perspectives. Read about what else the study found here: stepupfordementiaresearch.org.au/care_for_rural/

09.01.2022 Tomorrow is the last day to submit abstracts for the topics: ‘COVID-19 and dementia’ and ‘Environment and architecture for dementia’ ... for the virtual Alzheimer's Disease International Conference held on the 10 12 December this year. For more information head to https://adi2020.org/

08.01.2022 Clinical trials are research studies that test ways to improve healthcare. These studies help find better ways to treat or prevent disease. Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) has also produced information sheets outlining the clinical trials process in 10 community languages. https://www.stepupfordementiaresearch.org.au/clinical-tria/

08.01.2022 Are you a student, post-doc, or Asst Prof in science interested in finding out more about how you can get involved in dementia research? At the Alzheimer's Association AAIC Neuroscience Next event you can see what work students and early career investigators are doing in cognitive, computational, behavioural, and other areas of neuroscience research, as well as access information on funding and networking opportunities. 9 10 November, 2020... free of charge virtual conference https://alz.org/neurosciencenext/overview.asp

07.01.2022 The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line provides information and support to senior Australians, their families and carers. Freecall 1800 171 866 8.30am 6pm AEST Mon-Fri More info ... https://www.health.gov.au//older-persons-covid-19-support-

04.01.2022 Love is a fundamental human need, but that often we fail adequately to consider its importance for people living with dementia and for their families and loved ones who very often share in the kind of cultural stigma that accompanies the term dementia, said University of Aberdeen Professor John Swinton https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au//call-for-a-foc/ #LetsTalkAboutDementia Australian Ageing Agenda

02.01.2022 One of our organisation champions - Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration - has over twenty resources and tools for people living with or caring for someone with dementia https://dementiaresearch.org.au/resources/lived-experience/ #LetsTalkAboutDementia

01.01.2022 In a video produced for Alzheimer's Disease International's virtual Alzheimer’s University in August 2020, StepUp for Dementia Research Ambassador Kate Swaffer from Dementia Alliance International speaks about why it is essential to include people living with dementia in advocacy and research, and the benefits of doing so with tips and recommendations. Watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKax7vgVvQ #LetsTalkAboutDementia