A Night with $110,000 Raised for the Alznsw Memory Van

IN TOUCH THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA NSW AUTUMN 2014. ISSUE 88

PARKY A NIGHT WITH $110,000 RAISED FOR THE ALZNSW MEMORY VAN

ANIMATION SERIES REGIONAL WRAP-UP NEW DEMENTIA ALZNSW LOCATIONS AWARENESS RESOURCE AND CONTACTS

SERVICES ; EDUCATION; FUNDRAISING ;NEWS + IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 1 IN TOUCH CONTENTS The quarterly newsletter for members of Alzheimer’s Australia NSW 3 CHAIR’S AND CEO’S MESSAGES CEO The Hon. John Watkins 4 NEWS General Manager Services Robyn Faine ; NEW COMMUNITY AWARENESS RESOURCE PORT MACQUARIE IS BECOMING DEMENTIA FRIENDLY General Manager Policy, Research ; and Information ; BIENNALE OF SYDNEY Brendan Moore ; NSW CARERS AWARDS 2013 NEW QUALITY FRAMEWORK General Manager Human Resources ; and Volunteering ; JOURNAL RECOGNITION Anneliese Coghlan ; CAFÉ CONNECT General Manager Marketing and Communications 8 COVER STORY Andrew Mills SYDNEY GALA DINNER WITH SIR MICHAEL General Manager Media PARKINSON & ITA BUTTROSE Sarah Price General Manager Fundraising 10 REGIONAL WRAP-UP Simon Crowson A-;NSW LOCATIONS AND CONTACTS General Manager Corporate Services Chris Champ 11 EDUCATION Honorary Medical Advisors 2014 COURSES Professor Henry Brodaty AO Co-Director, Centre for Healthy Brain 12 RESEARCH Ageing, UNSW Director, Dementia Collaborative ; CAFFEINE AND MEMORY PERFORMANCE Research Centre ; ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE LINKED TO ANAEMIA Dr Helen Creasey ; VITAMIN E SLOWS FUNCTIONAL DECLINE Senior Staff Specialist, Geriatric ; Q&A Medicine, Deputy Director of CERA Assoc Prof Michael Valenzuela 13 SERVICES Group Leader Brain & Mind Institute 14 FUNDRAISING University of Sydney HOW YOU CAN HELP ALZNSW Dr Bryce Vissel Senior Research Fellow, Group Leader, 15 IN MEMORIAM Neurodegenerative Disorders Garvan Institute of Medical Research 16 RESOURCES Editors Andrew Mills and Sarah Price ; IN THE LIBRARY T: (02) 9805 0100 ; CROSSWORD E: [email protected] [email protected] Alzheimer’s Australia NSW PO Box 6042 North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia T: (02) 9805 0100 F: (02) 9805 1665 E: [email protected] W:Ò WWWµÒGHTDEMENTIAORGAU Registered as a Print Post Publication Number PP: 100008217 ISSN: 1038-7854

Articles in this publication provide a general summary only of the subject matter covered. Any person with dementia or a carer for a person with dementia should SEEKÒPROFESSIONALÒADVICEÒABOUTÒTHEIRÒSPECIµÒCÒCASEÒ AlzNSW is not liable for any error or omission in this publication. Permission should be sought from the editor before reproducing articles. Once permission is given the source must be acknowledged. Products and services contained in paid advertisements or otherwise featured in this publication are not necessarily endorsed by AlzNSW. AlzNSW does not endorse any products or services of any description. The views expressed by contributors to this newsletter are not necessarily shared by AlzNSW.

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Welcome to what is set to be another busy and exciting year ahead. We were so fortunate to have Sir Michael Parkinson join us for a special fundraising gala in Sydney in February. It was an entertaining evening and a highlight CHAIR’S MESSAGE on the calendar. We were also privileged to have Alzheimer’s Australia National President and 2013 HOPE SPRINGS Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose and AlzNSW Ambassador and television presenter Natarsha Belling join us for the evening. We are lucky I am pleased to report to you that we have to have such wonderful Ambassadors, and their had a very busy start to 2014 and we’ve already generous support. We are very appreciative seen a lot of media attention around research of their efforts. advances in dementia. Whilst these reports Recently, the Australian Journal of Dementia are positive signs, we remain grounded in the Care featured an article on the Every Bloke knowledge that there is, as yet, no cure. Major Needs A Shed program in the Hunter (see page advances over the past few years have led 7). The program is just another example of how to a greater understanding of the illness and, effective engagement with and meaningful although it’s too soon to say whether or not we activities for people living with a diagnosis of can prevent it, studies show that its progress dementia can make such a difference to quality can be slowed down. of life. The article in a journal of this calibre also The Board and staff at AlzNSW are working very hard to improve shows that AlzNSW is leading the charge when the lives of everyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other it comes to dementia care, advice, support and forms of dementia in our community. education, and we will continue to do so. One of our top goals for 2014 is to have our quality services In other exciting news, the Port Macquarie- delivered to more people in more locations across the state. Hastings area is setting up to become one Mid last year, the organisation recruited ten new staff (Key OFÒTHEÒµRSTÒDEMENTIA FRIENDLYÒCOMMUNITIESÒ Workers) focussed on delivering services to people with Younger in Australia. A steering committee has been Onset Dementia, and their carers. This year, we anticipate that these established to progress that from concept to roles will have very full workloads as awareness grows about the reality and develop a guide for others to follow. addition to our services. The Key Workers also work closely with AlzNSW is involved with the project, which has other community service organisations in helping to improve health been led by good friend to the organisation, the pathways and connections to people in need. Member for Port Macquarie and Parliamentary This year we will be expanding our services in the far south coast Friend of Dementia co-convenor Leslie Williams and in western NSW at Dubbo. Clearly, our growth is essential to MP. You can read more about this remarkable those living with dementia and their carers. We are committed to project on page 5. continuing that growth across NSW. Just before the Christmas break, we received On the political front, we continue to be closely engaged with NOTIµCATIONÒTHATÒWEÒHADÒAGAINÒACHIEVEDÒ government bodies to achieve greater funding for dementia research accreditation following our regular external and support for expanded service coverage. Our central requests to review. This process assesses our systems Australian Government include the establishment of a national ‘Key and practices against 19 standards and aims Worker’ program to better serve the needs of the rapidly expanding to ensure we are continually reviewing and dementia population, increased dementia research funding, and GP improving the way we operate. The reviewers awareness programs which include appropriate education and training. SPENTÒSEVERALÒDAYSÒVISITINGÒOURÒOFµCESÒANDÒ The Board of Directors and I look forward to the year ahead with talking to many staff, consumers, volunteers, vigour and determination. board members and partner organisations. We were pleased to be informed that we’d achieved Jerry Ellis AO, Chair, AlzNSW ANÒf%XCEEDEDgÒRATINGÒFORÒµVEÒOFÒTHEÒSTANDARDSÒkÒ an outstanding and rare achievement. We are also preparing for another fantastic year of Memory Walks & Jogs. These are great events that bring many communities together ONE OF OUR TOP GOALS in support of people living with dementia, their FOR 2014 IS TO HAVE carers, family and friends. We hope that you OUR QUALITY SERVICES can join us for Memory Walk & Jog this year. DELIVERED TO MORE PEOPLE IN MORE LOCATIONS The Hon. John Watkins, CEO, AlzNSW ACROSS THE STATE.

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GUEST SPEAKERS

RACHAEL LITHERLAND AlzNSW welcomes UK dementia consultant Rachael Litherland INÒ!PRILÒ2ACHAELÒWILLÒBEÒOURÒµÒRSTÒ international guest speaker for 2014. She provides advice and training to organisations on how to increase their involvement with people living with dementia. Rachael has a background in psychology and advocacy, and has worked with people with dementia for the past 12 years. NEW COMMUNITY She developed and managed the national ‘Living with Dementia’ program for the Alzheimer’s Society AWARENESS RESOURCE FROMÒk Rachael will facilitate an The AlzNSW animated series, My Grandmum, My Papu, My Grandpa interactive workshop on dementia- and Me, tells the experience of Ezekiel, aged six, Bibi, nine and Julia, friendly communities for people with dementia, carers, service 11, who each have a grandparent living with dementia. providers, businesses and local The CEO of AlzNSW, The Hon. John Watkins, said the aim of the government representatives. series is to start a conversation among families living with dementia, She will be in Sydney on 3 April to help children better understand what changes may be happening and Port Macquarie on 4 April. to their grandparent. BRIAN DRAPER “This age group, while not the primary carers of a person with Conjoint Professor at the School of dementia, are still affected by the condition and it’s important to give Psychiatry at UNSW Dr Brian Draper them a voice,” John said. will be holding a symposium on Dementia Care in Hospitals on 29 “We hope these animations will encourage families to talk more April, as part of his national lecture about dementia, about how the condition may be affecting their tour for Alzheimer’s Australia. grandparent and how they relate to their grandchild.” Dr Draper has been the AlzNSW worked with digital production house Why Documentaries Assistant Director of the Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry to make the series, which was animated by Nick Davlouros. at Prince of Wales and Prince My Grandmum, My Papu, My Grandpa and Me is available Henry hospitals since 1992. He has at Alzheimer’s Australia’s new online resource hub at: PUBLISHEDÒOVERÒÒSCIENTIµÒCÒPAPERSÒ W: www.dementiadaily.org.au and book chapters, and provided consultations on psychogeriatric services in Australia and overseas.

4OÒµÒNDÒOUTÒMOREÒORÒATTENDÒ either lecture, please contact: T: (02) 8875 4600 E: NSW.Reception@ alzheimers.org.au

ON THE ROAD …

FORBES Follow the BULLI CANOWINDRA AlzNSW Memory MOLONG Van as it travels WOLLONGONG COONABARABRAN around the state, CHATSWOOD raising dementia- PARKES MERRYLANDS GUNNING awareness. KIAMA

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The mid-north NSW CAFÉ CONNECT town of Port Macquarie is on track to become Café Connect is a social group that dementia friendly. enables people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to get together for a coffee and chat. Bookings are essential. Below is a list of locations and contact details. NOW ON THE CENTRAL COAST Thanks to the support of the Mazda Foundation, a series of Café Connects will MAKING PORT MACQUARIE be delivered on the Central #OASTÒ4OÒµNDÒOUTÒMORE ÒPLEASEÒ DEMENTIA FRIENDLY contact (02) 4962 7000.

Port Macquarie is on track to become dementia friendly, with a steering committee SOUTH SYDNEY set up to turn the idea into reality. ST GEORGE Member for Port Macquarie, NSW Parliamentary Friends of Dementia Co-Convenor and Dementia Friendly Steering Committee chair, Leslie Williams MP, visited the RDÒ4UESÒOFÒTHEÒMONTHÒkAM UK last year where a number of dementia-friendly communities exist, bringing back Café Brasserie, Beverly Park Golf Club SUTHERLAND ideas for the steering committee. The committee is made up of people living with dementia, carers, representatives THÒ4UESÒOFÒTHEÒMONTHÒkAM from local service clubs, council, emergency services, AlzNSW, the Local Health The Tea House, cnr President Ave & District, aged-care providers and volunteers. Kareena Rd, Caringbah Using local and overseas examples, the committee has developed a strategic plan Contact Julie Sinnis to help turn Port Macquarie into a more informed community where those living with T: (02) 9531 1928 dementia and their carers will feel more supported and included. E: NSW.stgeorgesutherland@ AlzNSW is using the Port Macquarie example to compile a Dementia-Friendly alzheimers.org.au Community Guide that can be used by other communities to make their local area ST GEORGE & SUTHERLAND friendlier and more inclusive of people living with dementia and their carers. YOUNGER ONSET FAMILY If you have any suggestions for how Port Macquarie can become more dementia- SUPPORT MORNING friendly, please contact AlzNSW’s Judy Bartholomew. NDÒ3ATÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒkAM T: (02) 6651 6415 E: [email protected] Hazelhurst Gallery Café Contact Pam Mcdonagh T:(02) 9531 1928 E: NSW.stgeorgesutherland@ BRING IT TO THE alzheimers.org.au TABLE IS BACK! HUNTER MAITLAND RDÒ4HURSÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒAMkPM Bring it to the TableÒISÒTAKINGÒTHEÒµGHTÒ Central Park Café & Function Centre, against dementia to the nation’s tables cnr High Street & New England Hwy again this June. The national Bring it NELSON BAY to the Table fundraising campaign was NDÒ4HURSÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒkAMÒ a great success for AlzNSW in 2013, Little Nel Café at The Nelson Resort its inaugural year, but we want you to TORONTO go one better in 2014. Supporters held events such as trivia THÒ4HURSÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒAMkPM nights, barbecues, and even Onesie Toronto Workers Club Wednesday, across NSW. WARNERS BAY Bring it to the Table is a fun way to Start thinking now about how you and STÒ7EDÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒkAMÒ raise vital funds to support people living your family, friends and colleagues can Warners at the Bay, Hillsborough Rd with dementia, their carers, family and Bring it to the Table this June. Contact Hunter Dementia and friends in NSW. Visit www.bringittothetable.com.au Memory Resource Centre We were thrilled that Rebecca for everything you need to get started. T: (02) 4962 7000 Sullivan, author of Like Grandma Used You can download invitations, get ideas NORTH COAST To Make, and Alice Zaslavsky, host of on events to hold and information on COFFS HARBOUR Kitchen Whiz, lent a hand last year and how to register your event. we look forward to working with them If you would like to know more RDÒ7EDÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒkAMÒ again this year. about Bring it to the Table or how Shearwater Café, The Promenade, Our Facebook and Twitter pages you can be involved, please contact 321 Harbour Drive ran hot with people sharing how they did Megan Thomas. Contact Marg Coutts Bring it to the Table their own way, all T: (02) 8875 4625 T: (02) 6651 7101 showing great support for AlzNSW. E: [email protected] CONTINUED PAGE 6.

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CAFÉ CONNECT SOUTHERN TABLELANDS YASS 3rd Mon. of the month, AMkPM +AFµENEÒ#AF Ò#OMURÒ3T Contact Libby Smith T: (02) 6241 0881 CROOKWELL RDÒ7EDÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒAMkPM Chat-A-Way Café, 87 Goulburn St Contact Nina or Jane T: (02) 4869 5651 WINGECARRIBEE WERAI Left: Merv Gillies and Richard Armstrong. Right: Sandy Holmes, her husband Jon and Sandy’s parents, Win and John Holmes. STÒ4HURSÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒAMkPM Werai Teahouse and Nursery BOWRAL NSW CARER AWARDS 2013 RDÒ4HURSÒOFÒTHEÒMONTH ÒAMkPM Peppers Craigieburn The compassion shown by two AlzNSW carers has been recognised Contact Nina or Jane T: (02) 4869 5651 with the presentation of two 2013 NSW Carers Awards. Laurieton woman Sandy Holmes received an award for the Port FIDDLE BOXES Macquarie region and Hawks Nest man Richard Armstrong was AlzNSW was grateful to receive recognised for the Great Lakes region. µNANCIALÒSUPPORTÒFROMÒ$ONALDSONÒ#OALÒ Sandy cares for her husband Jon, who has Younger Onset Dementia, Ltd and the Wests Leagues Club Group to expand the Every Bloke Needs A and now helps care for her father, who also has dementia, while Shed program. Richard set aside his own grief following the death of his wife Lois, to Recently, shedders from Cessnock help other carers in his community. and Salamander Bay Men’s Sheds AlzNSW CEO The Hon. John Watkins said the award not only were involved in making ‘Fiddle Boxes’ (pictured) for men living with dementia in recognised Richard and Sandy’s dedication to their loved ones, but also aged-care facilities. their compassion for others facing a similar diagnosis of dementia. The boxes have handles, knobs, locks, “I congratulate both Richard and Sandy on this achievement and latches, ropes, carpet and thank them for their help in bringing joy to those who are living with wool that men living with dementia can move dementia. The recognition is truly deserved,” John said. “This award and touch, which ISÒALSOÒANÒOPPORTUNITYÒTOÒRE¹ECTÒONÒTHEÒWONDERFULÒWORK ÒCAREÒANDÒ stimulates interest dedication that all carers give to people who are living with dementia.” and engagement The NSW Carers Awards acknowledge the unpaid contribution carers for the men. make to the person (or people) for whom they care, and the community. ‘START 2 TALK’ We all want to make our own NEW QUALITY 3. External relationships: IMPORTANTÒLIFEÒDECISIONSÒkÒHOWÒTOÒ Agreements and partnerships, spend our money, where to live and FRAMEWORK collaborations, contribution to good what medical treatments to have. AlzNSW has adopted a Quality Framework practice, and community/sector Unfortunately, many of us will that ensures robust systems and processes capacity building. be in a position where other people are in place. have to make decisions for us, A key component of the Framework is an 4HEÒµNALÒREPORTÒHASÒBEENÒRECEIVEDÒANDÒ whether as a result of a sudden external audit against health and community the feedback indicates an outstanding accident or a progressive illness service-focussed standards, which occurs result with an ‘Exceeded’ rating such as dementia. every three years. RECEIVEDÒINÒµVEÒOFÒTHEÒÒSTANDARDSÒ A new website, start2talk.org.au The most recent audit in late 2013 These included: helps you plan ahead for healthcare, assessed AlzNSW in three categories: jÒ Understanding community and LIFESTYLEÒANDÒµNANCIALÒDECISIONS Ò individual needs; providing some control if you can’t 1. The Organisation: Governance, jÒ Service agreements and partnerships; speak for yourself in the future. MANAGEMENT ÒµNANCE Ò(2 ÒRISKÒ jÒ Collaboration and strategic positioning; It has comprehensive information management, legal compliance, knowledge jÒ Incorporation and contribution to relevant for all states and territories, management, physical resources and safety good practice; as well as a section for carers. and quality. jÒ Community and professional It also includes the option of 2. Service delivery: Understanding capacity building. sending in your story and having community and individual needs, ensuring For more information or to provide your questions answered. positive outcomes, consumer rights; feedback on any of our activities, contact: cultural safety, and service coordination. E: [email protected]

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COMING UP: DEMENTIA SYMPOSIUMS 2 APRIL A LIFE WORTH LIVING E: [email protected] E: [email protected]. gov.au 7 APRIL DEMENTIA AND DISABILITY T: (02) 8875 4600 29 APRIL DEMENTIA CARE IN HOSPITALS RSVP by Friday 11 April E: [email protected] T: (02) 6278 8922 MEMORY WALK & JOG JUST KEEPS GETTING BIGGER BIENNALE OF SYDNEY After successful Memory Walk & Jog 24 Aug Hunter Memory Walk events in Sydney, the Illawarra and Hunter & Jog, Speers Point AlzNSW has been working with the in 2013, the events will be bigger and Park, Lake Macquarie Biennale of Sydney to run a free Art better in 2014. 31 Aug Port Macquarie and Dementia program for people As well as expanding into other states Memory Walk & Jog, living with dementia. with our sister organisations, we will be Westport Park, Port The program runs from 21 March adding a new event in NSW, with Port Macquarie TOÒÒ*UNEÒONÒ#OCKATOOÒ)SLANDÒkÒAÒ Macquarie taking part in the fundraising World Heritage-listed former shipyard and awareness-raising event this year. 14 Sep Sydney Memory Walk and prison in Sydney Harbour. Each A very big thank you to our major & Jog, Bay Run at Art and Dementia tour runs for sponsor, Bupa, for helping us make it such Leichhardt 60 minutes, followed by 30 minutes a success. Another thank you goes to of informal social discussion over tea 12 Oct Illawarra Memory Walk Souvenaid, which is increasing its support and coffee in a quiet rest space. & Jog, Stuart Park, as a state sponsor. A maximum of six people living with Early bird entries are about to open, so North Wollongong dementia can be included in each tour, head to www.memorywalk.com.au or * Dates and venues subject to with options available for repeat or like us on Facebook at www.facebook. change. Please check Memory one-off visits to the island. com/memorywalkandjog to keep up to Walk website for updates. The aim of the program is to provide date with all the event news. a stimulating experience in a socially and creatively engaging environment. The Biennale of Sydney is Australia’s DEMENTIA ADVOCATES largest international contemporary arts events and features more than 90 People with dementia, their carers and families are at artists from around the world. the core of what we do every day here at AlzNSW. For more information or to take part, One of the reasons we have been so successful in please phone T: (02) 8484 8728

recent years in our advocacy and awareness-raising age 1 work has been our ability to tell the stories of our JOURNAL

For a ll who work w ith people with dementia Vo l 2 No 6 Dece mber 2013/J members, with their help. Many have shared with us and the wider community RECOGNITION anuary 2014 kÒINÒTHEÒMEDIA ÒTHROUGHÒOURÒRESEARCH ÒWITHÒOURÒSTAKEHOLDERS ÒWITHÒOTHERÒMEMBERSÒ ANDÒMOREÒkÒTHEÒREALITYÒOFÒWHATÒITÒISÒLIKEÒTOÒLIVEÒWITHÒDEMENTIAÒDAY TO DAY The Every Bloke Needs As community awareness of dementia has increased, so has the demand for A Shed program in the these stories in many fora. As such, we’re excited to tell you about a new program Hunter recently featured we are developing, with the help of our members. on the front cover of Every bloke needs a she Als o inside ■ W d hy person-ce this iss ■ ntred care ue: The ass is difficult ■ ertive voice o The use of c The Dementia Advocates program will be the platform for these stories to the Australian Journal f people with olour dementia continue to be told. Members of this program will help us continue to spread the of Dementia Care. The program word by sharing their story. enables men living with dementia or This could be in the media, or via our social media sites, as part of a fundraising men caring for someone living with appeal, participating in our research projects and more. dementia to remain socially connected We understand that for many, sharing their story publicly is something they are through Men’s Sheds in their unable to do for a range of reasons. However, for those of you who would like to COMMUNITIESÒ9OUÒCANÒµÒNDÒAÒLINKÒTOÒ µÒNDÒOUTÒMORE ÒORÒWOULDÒLIKEÒTOÒEXPRESSÒYOURÒINTERESTÒINÒBECOMINGÒINVOLVED ÒCONTACTÒ the article on our online resource hub: E: [email protected] T: (02) 8875 4636 W: dementiadaily.org.au/news

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A NIGHT WITH PARKY THE TABLES TURNED AT A GLAMOROUS EVENING IN SYDNEY RECENTLY, WITH ITA BUTTROSE INTERVIEWING VETERAN TALKSHOW HOST SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON. IT WAS ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE, RAISING $110,000 FOR THE ALZNSW MEMORY VAN.

n Thursday, 27 February, AlzNSW was fortunate to as carers of a parent living with younger onset dementia. play host to A Night With Parky, with Sir Michael AlzNSW CEO The Hon. John Watkins said he was thrilled OParkinson and Ita Buttrose at Doltone House in with the generosity of those who attended A Night with Parky. Pyrmont, Sydney. “AlzNSW needs to say a very special thank you for the The night was a resounding success, with more than support of all those who attended, NRMA Motoring & Services 470 people joining AlzNSW for a glamorous evening of for sponsoring the event, and of course to our special guests delicious food and fantastic entertainment, all while raising Sir Michael Parkinson and Ita Buttrose, along with Natarsha funds for a great cause. Belling, for making the evening such a success,” John said. 4HEÒSOLD OUTÒEVENTÒMADEÒ ÒINÒPROµTÒTOÒKEEPÒTHEÒ “The money that was raised will be used to sustain the vital AlzNSW Memory Van’s wheels turning. services of the Memory Van throughout 2014 and will allow Undoubtedly, a highlight of the evening was watching the us to continue to deliver information, education and support tables turn as veteran journalist, author and talkshow host TOÒTHOSEÒWHOÒNEEDÒITÒkÒRIGHTÒACROSSÒ.37 Sir Michael Parkinson CBE was interviewed by 2013 Australian “We are very fortunate to have the support and friendship of of the Year, Ita Buttrose AO OBE. such wonderful people as Sir Michael, Ita and Natarsha. AlzNSW Ambassador Natarsha Belling was dazzling as the “We are also very fortunate to have the support of the many evening’s MC and sisters Kia and Sian Woodmore captured the friends who came along on the night who helped make the audience’s attention when they shared their personal journey event such a success.”

8 IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 Clockwise from this image: Ita and Parky on stage; AlzNSW CEO The Hon. John Watkins with Michele Bribosia, Gillian McFee and Prof Henry Brodaty AO; AlzNSW Ambassador and MC, Natarsha Belling; Doltone House in Pyrmont was the glamorous venue; guests snap the opportunity for a photo with Ita; Parky with artist Matteo Charles, who painted his portrait, and the winning bidders; sisters Kia and Sian Woodmore with Helen James.

IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 9 ALZNSW LOCATIONS REGIONAL WRAP-UP

ALZNSW HAS EXPANDED ITS PRESENCE ACROSS THE STATE, PROVIDING SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR THOSE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, THEIR CARERS, FAMILY & FRIENDS. OUR FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGABLE STAFF ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BELOW LOCATIONS.

ILLAWARRA Synergy Business SYDNEY Centre. Level 1, 120 Coxs Road 1 Burelli Street, BEGA cnr Norton Road Wollongong VALLEY North Ryde NSW 2500 5 Hill Street NSW 2113 02 9805 0100 Bega NSW 2550 02 9805 0100 02 6492 6158

WESTERN YASS VALLEY SYDNEY & SURROUNDS SOUTH COOMA / SYDNEY Suite 215 MONARO c/o Alzheimer’s 30 Campbell Street c/o Moran Werri-Nina Centre Australia ACT Blacktown NSW 2148 29 Sylvania Road 227 Sharp Street 159 Maribrynong Ave 02 9805 0100 Sylvania NSW 2224 Cooma NSW 2630 Kaleen ACT 2617 02 9531 1928 02 6452 3961 02 6241 0881 TWEED HEADS SOUTH* HACC Centre cnr Heffron Street and FORSTER Minjungbal Drive Forster Community EUROBODALLA COFFS Po Box 651 Tweed Centre cnr Campbell HARBOUR Heads NSW 2486 Breese Parade & Page streets 2/2 Lyster Street 07 5523 0731 Forster NSW 2428 MID-NORTH Moruya NSW 2537 Coffs Harbour 02 6554 5097 COAST 02 4474 3843 NSW 2450 55 Lord Street 02 6651 6415 Port Macquarie NSW 2444 02 6584 7444

WINGECARRIBEE Suite 1, Queen Street HUNTER Centre, Queen Street Moss Vale NSW 2577 2 Percy Street CENTRAL 02 4869 5651 Hamilton NSW 2303 COAST 02 4962 7000 02 9805 0100

REGIONAL PARTNERS * Note: project Armidale OFµÒCERÒBASEÒONLYÒkÒ 02 6771 1146 no direct services to Orange 02 6369 7164 clients are provided Wagga Wagga from the Tweed 02 6932 3095 (EADSÒOFµÒCEÒ

10 IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 EDUCATION 2014 COURSES

THE ALZNSW EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS COURSES FOR CARE WORKERS, FAMILY CARERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS Meaningful Engagement in Two-Day Carer Course WORKSHOPS 2014 Leisure Activities Port Macquarie 22 and 29 July Introduction to Group Dareton 10 March Work Leadership Broken Hill 13 March VOLUNTEER COURSES Tamworth 2 and 3 June Dapto 25 March Interacting with a Person with Dementia North Ryde 28 and 29 July North Ryde 8 April Newcastle 9 and 10 September Broken Hill 12 March Communicating with a Person living South Grafton 12 March Advanced Group Leadership with Dementia and Challenging Newcastle 22 and 23 April Perceptions of Behaviour Newcastle 26 March Wollongong 5 and 6 May Associated with Dementia Forster 7 April North Ryde 18 and 19 August Bega 3 April North Ryde 5 May and 30 July Tamworth 10 and 11 November Challenging Perceptions of Yamba 23 June Behaviour Associated with Dementia Tamworth 2 July Loss and Grief in a Carer Newcastle 30 April Support Group DISABILITY AND DEMENTIA Albury 10 and 11 March Older Abuse and Dementia Working with People who have a Newcastle 30 April Tuggerah 21 and 22 July Physical Disability and Dementia North Ryde 13 and 14 October Working with families Lismore 7 and 8 May Group Leaders’ Forum (for current, Newcastle 16 July Hurstville 21 and 22 May experienced group leaders) Experiencing Dementia Narrabri 4 and 5 June Newcastle 25 March and Communicating with a Campbelltown 18 and 19 June Person Living with Dementia Orange 7 April Coffs Harbour 9 and 10 July Coffs Harbour 17 March North Ryde 19 May Milperra 23 and 24 July What is Dementia and Ballina 26 May Taree 6 and 7 August Port Macquarie 16 June Experiencing Dementia Port Macquarie 13 May Marrickville 17 and 18 September Wollongong 4 August Queanbeyan 15 and 16 October Queanbeyan 24 November FAMILY CARER EDUCATION Dubbo 5 and 6 November For more information, contact: Engaging in Meaningful Activities Working with People who E: GroupDevelopmentNSW@ Dareton 10 March have an Intellectual Disability alzheimers.org.au Broken Hill 12 March and Dementia T: (02) 8875 4682 Dapto 27 Mach Dareton 11 March CARE WORKER COURSES One-Day Carer Education Dapto 26 March A Positive Approach to understanding Newcastle 12 March and 14 May Bega 1 April Dementia, Effective Communication Port Macquarie 29 April and Behaviour Changes North Ryde 12 March and 27 May 'RIFµTHÒ Ò*UNEÒ North Ryde 19 March Coffs Harbour 25 March Tamworth 1 July 'RIFµTHÒ Ò*UNE Narrabri 3 June 'RIFµTHÒÒ Ò*UNE Sydney City 6 August Working with Families Newcastle 16 September North Ryde 7 April Family and Friends Caring for People who Discover the Person, not the Disease, North Ryde 6 May have an Intellectual Disability and Communicating with a Person Four-Evening Carer Education and Dementia Living with Dementia Sylvania 16 June North Ryde 28 May Port Macquarie 19 June Three-Day Carer Education Newcastle 14 October Experiencing Dementia and Goulburn 10 July Challenging Perceptions of For more details or to register, contact: Behaviour Associated with Dementia Living with Dementia E: [email protected] North Ryde 18 June Tamworth 3 July T: (02) 8875 4640

IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 11 RESEARCH Q&A LATEST STUDIES Q MY BROTHERS AND I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT RECENT RESEARCH FINDINGS MUM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED SUGGEST CAFFEINE MAY IMPROVE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. DO YOU THINK IT MEMORY PERFORMANCE, AND MORE. WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR US TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE? A Yes, it is often helpful for family members to come together to obtain a greater understanding and knowledge about the dementia, and about resources and services that are available to help and support them in caring for their loved one. Meeting with a counsellor can help family members discuss their individual reactions and responses, and to plan CAFFEINE IMPROVES ahead for the future. MEMORY PERFORMANCE Q WHAT IS WERNICKE- Researchers from John Hopkins University have found that consuming KORSAKOFF SYNDROME? 200mg of caffeine can improve the A Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a ability to retain information. form of dementia that develops in some Study participants were shown people with a long history of regular a series of images and, 24 hours and very heavy alcohol consumption. later, shown new images and asked Treatment with high doses of thiamine to identify which were old, can sometimes reverse symptoms if new and similar. Immediately carried out in time and before permanent AFTERÒTHEÒµRSTÒSESSION ÒHALFÒOFÒ brain damage occurs. the participants consumed caffeine, while the other half was given NEED ANSWERS? a placebo. Contact the National Those who took a Dementia Helpline. caffeine tablet were better able E: [email protected] to identify similar images in the T: 1800 100 500 second round. Higher doses of caffeine did not further improve A team of researchers worked with memory retention. more than 1100 participants over the CROSSWORD SOLUTION age of 60 as part of the Australian VITAMIN E SLOWS Imaging, Biomarkers and Lifestyle FUNCTIONAL DECLINE T E D I O U S O T H E R Flagship Study of Ageing, testing R N E P E I A long-term clinical trial published their iron levels and blood chemistry. I S U L T A N A R C in the Journal of the American The study found that the lowered B R M L E A S H Medical Association has found haemoglobin levels caused by U N B E N D S L that vitamin E can slow the rate Alzheimer’s disease represent a major N D E N K I N D L E CROSSWORD PAGE 16 of decline in functional abilities of risk factor for developing anaemia. A A B I S P people with dementia. “Older people more frequently L O B B Y I S T P I While there was no reportable develop a type of anaemia that R T S H A V E D difference in memory decline, the cannot be treated by any available Q U A C K E U E difference in functional decline drugs or supplements,” explained U D N O B L E S T M meant those receiving the vitamin Professor Ashley Bush, Chief Scientist I E E B E I E needed two hours less care per at the CRC for Mental Health. T A S T E S E I S M I C day and performed better against “The research suggests that the Activities of Daily Living Scale Alzheimer’s disease lowers SUDOKU SOLUTION at activities such as showering, SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS ISSUE’S PUZZLE haemoglobin [levels] and leads to an dressing and eating. increased risk for anaemia, which While recommending caution in turn can be having an effect on in taking supplements, especially memory, concentration and learning.” for patients also taking warfarin, Dr Maurice Dysken said the study may prompt research into antioxidant use in dementia treatment. MORE INFO ALZHEIMER’S AND ANAEMIA Stay up to date with the A link between Alzheimer’s disease latest dementia research, visit: and anaemia may shed light on a dementiaresearchfoundation. treatment-resistant form of anaemia org.au that is more common in older people.

12 IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 SERVICES FINANCIAL ADVICE RESEARCH PROJECT THE FINANCIAL AND LEGAL FALLS AND FALLS CONSIDERATIONS OF AGED CARE PREVENTION: EXPLORING AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY. THE PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE WITH MEMORY LOSS OR DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS

If you have memory loss/ dementia or care for someone with dementia, we invite you to complete our survey.

We would like to know your views and experiences regarding falling and preventing falls. We will ask whether you have fallen, what you did about it, ne key consideration when entering establish an Enduring Power of Attorney. and what you think may have caused aged care is the appointment of An Enduring Power of Attorney is one it. Even if you have not had a fall, we Oa trustworthy relative, friend or that will continue to operate after the would still like to hear what you think ‘trustee organisation’ who can act on your principal has lost capacity. As with a about falls. Can they be prevented? behalf, providing you have the capacity to General Power of Attorney, the attorney Is there anything you can do? Is there any help you need to stay on your make that decision. This can be achieved will have the authority to manage your feet that is not currently available? by the creation of a Power of Attorney, LEGALÒANDÒµNANCIALÒAFFAIRSÒANDÒWILLÒCONTINUEÒ If you have memory loss or which is simply a legal document made until the death of the principal, at which dementia and live at home in the by one person (the ‘principal’) that allows time the executor named in the Will of the community OR you are a carer another person or ‘trustee organisation’ principal will assume the responsibility of of someone with memory loss TOÒMANAGEÒYOURÒLEGALÒANDÒµNANCIALÒAFFAIRSÒ administering the estate. or dementia, then we would like while you are alive. It is important to understand that to hear from you. If you live in a This does not mean that you lose Powers of Attorney only authorise the residential care facility or do not CONTROLÒOFÒYOURÒµNANCIALÒAFFAIRSÒRATHERÒ ATTORNEYÒTOÒMANAGEÒTHEÒLEGALÒANDÒµNANCIALÒ read or understand written English, it allows your attorney to manage affairs of the principal. It cannot be used then unfortunately you will not be eligible for the study. THOSEÒµNANCIALÒAFFAIRSÒACCORDINGÒTOÒYOURÒ to make medical or lifestyle decisions Currently there are no evidence- instructions. The Power of Attorney can on behalf of the principal. If you want based falls-prevention programs for be revoked at any time providing you have someone to make medical or lifestyle people with dementia and there is a the capacity to do so. decisions on your behalf should you lose general lack of research in this area, There are two types of Powers of the capacity to do so, you should appoint despite this group having twice the Attorney. A General Power of Attorney an Enduring Guardian. This requires a risk for falling than people without is usually established to provide for separate form of appointment. GHPHQWLD,WLVFUXFLDOWKDWZHÀQGRXW shorter-term appointments such as The legal framework of Powers of what your opinions and experiences travelling overseas or one-off transactions. Attorney can be complex and vary are, so we can work together on how best to approach the situation. It is important to understand that a between states. In addition, new Our survey will only take about General Power of Attorney automatically legislation came into effect on 13 15 minutes and can be completed terminates when the principal loses September 2013 regarding the format of by following the link: capacity, at which time the attorney must General and Enduring Powers of Attorney immediately cease acting on behalf of the and, from 1 March 2014, a new form www.surveymonkey.com/s/ fallsandmemory principal. Moreover, on losing capacity, will be mandatory to create an Enduring another Power of Attorney cannot be Power of Attorney. or you can contact Jacqueline for a created as the principal has lost the For these reasons it is critical paper copy. capacity to do so. that expert advice be sought when People who complete the survey go Given the risks associated with a General considering appointing a Power in the draw for one of three $25 gift vouchers if you provide your details Power of Attorney, a better option is to of Attorney or Guardianship. so we can tell you if you have won. The survey will be open for only four Phillip Cormack FNIA; SF Fin; ADFS (FP) weeks, so please act soon! Financial Planning Specialist If you are interested in participating Authorised Representative or would like to know more about the Godfrey Pembroke Limited research, please contact Jacqueline T: 02 9231 5611 E: [email protected] Wesson. If the phone is unattended please leave a message. Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information. The information in this document reflects our T (02) 9036 7483 understanding of existing legislation, proposed legislation, rulings etc as at the date of issue. In some cases the information has been provided to us by third parties. While it is believed the information is accurate and E [email protected] reliable, this is not guaranteed in any way. Opinions constitute our judgement at the time of issue and are subject to change. Neither, the Licensee or any of the National Australia group of companies, nor their employees or directors give any warranty of accuracy, nor accept any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Phillip Cormack is an Authorised Representative of Godfrey Pembroke Limited ABN 23 002 336 254, an Australian &INANCIALÒ3ERVICESÒ,ICENSEE Ò2EGISTEREDÒOFFICEÒATÒÒkÒ-ILLERÒ3TÒ.ORTHÒ3YDNEYÒ.37ÒÒANDÒAÒMEMBERÒOFÒ the National Australia group of companies. Phillip has had a long association with AlzNSW as a voluntary member of its Investment Advisory Committee. The views expressed in this column are those solely of the author.

IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 13 FUNDRAISING GET INVOLVED DONATE, BEQUEATH A GIFT IN YOUR WILL OR FUNDRAISE THROUGH ACTIVITIES. NO MATTER HOW YOU DO IT, SUPPORTING A NSW FINANCIALLY WILL HELP THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.

BEQUESTS DEMENTIA FIGHTER TEAM MEMORY JOGGERS Please consider making a gift in your will Do you want to help We are recruiting supporters for Team to help us extend our services to meet LEADÒTHEÒµGHTÒAGAINSTÒ Memory Joggers to raise funds for growing demands. This kind and generous dementia? You can, by AlzNSW in 2014. gesture to AlzNSW shall ensure people becoming a Dementia (EREÒAREÒAÒFEWÒOFÒTHEÒµTNESSÒEVENTSÒ with dementia, their carers and families Fighter with a regular monthly gift today. you can be part: are provided access to vital support We know you care about improving 3–6 April: NewRun: Newcastle’s services; education of carers and health the lives of people living with dementia, Festival of Running professionals; as well as investment in and we are grateful to have your support. 13 April: Fitness First Corporate Triathlon research. Your bequest will help continue But what if there was something else 18 May: Sydney Morning Herald to maintain and expand these programs you could do – something which could Half Marathon with increased future demands. help revolutionise the way we approach 13 July: Sydney Harbour 10K We always recommend that you seek dementia services and support in NSW? 10 August: Sun-Herald City2Surf the services of a solicitor or trustee There is. You can join us as a Dementia 21 September: Blackmores Sydney company to prepare your will, to ensure Fighter. We started the program for our Running Festival that it is correctly drafted and clearly committed and passionate supporters For more about the events or to join states your wishes. If you would like who are determined to do more. Team Memory Joggers, contact Megan: to know more about how you can help Each month our Dementia Fighters T. 1300 636 679 AlzNSW by making a gift in your will, contribute to a pool of guaranteed, [email protected] please contact Yvonne Hamilton: ongoing income, which allows AlzNSW T: (02) 8875 4606 to plan for increased demand for our COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING E: [email protected] services and make sure we’re here for Planning a fundraiser in your community everyone who needs us. or workplace? We are revitalising our IN LIEU OF GIFTS It doesn’t take much. The beauty of fundraising program and looking for Planning a celebration to mark a birthday, the program is that the more people support from passionate fundraisers. wedding or anniversary? who join, the more we can do, together. We can guide and support you in Instead of gifts, encourage your guests 4OÒµNDÒOUTÒHOWÒYOUÒCANÒBECOMEÒ preparation for your event, from morning to make a donation to AlzNSW. a Dementia Fighter, please contact teas to gala balls. Contact Megan: T: (02) 8875 4626 Megan Thomas: T: (02) 8875 4625 E: [email protected] T: (02) 8875 4625 E: [email protected]

ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA NSW SPECIALIST DEMENTIA EDUCATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW is the peak body for Some of our education topics include: (QTFGVCKNUQHVJGURGEKſEUGTXKEGU dementia and related services. Our education Ŗ Discover the Person, not the Disease available in your area please go to: programs are at the forefront of contemporary Ŗ Challenging Perceptions of Behaviour Associated WWW.FIGHTDEMENTIA.ORG.AU/NSW dementia knowledge and care. with Dementia THE NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE Ŗ Meaningful Engagement in leisure activities As the experts in dementia care, we provide an Ŗ Experiencing dementia 1800 100 500 extensive range of dementia specialist education Ŗ Working with families The National Dementia Helpline is an Australian Government initiative Alzheimer’s Australia NSW ABN: 27 109 607 472 including expert consultancy for your organisation Ŗ Dementia Awareness Photos: © Lynton Crabb Photography to improve the quality of care and services. Ŗ Carer and Volunteer Education ... plus many more

14 IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 IN MEMORIAM

WE OFFER OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LOVED ONES. WE ALSO THANK THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE DONATED TO ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA NSW.

Giuseppa (Joyce) Aloe Napoleon Grapsas William Price Jean Angelo Barbara Jean Gray Joan Richmond Reverend Ronald Noble Beard *ESSEÒ*OSEPHÒ'RIFµTHS Mark Souter Robertson Arthur Wiliam Bishop 3ERAµNAÒ'RONE Rocco Romeo Eileen Mary Blevins (nee Bramston) Jane Gunton Deanne Gail Ryan Celesta Bosco Harold Wilfred Hall Tony (Anthony Arthur) Ryan Eileen Rose Brown (nee Curran) Thomas Hamilton John Ryan David Burns Dudley Heazlett Sarah May Sargent Kevin Thompson Carlsson Nancy Holloway Frieda Schuster Mary (Molly) Cartwright Lois Minna Hopkins Marietta Scorciapino Kathleen Chensee Edna Irons Patrick Sequeira Ethel Clark David Barry (Fuzz) Iverach Rosa Silvestro Elizabeth Climpson Edith Alicia Jackson Hazel Slattery Joan Cluff Helen James Maria Spagnolo Richard John “Dick” Coleman Lakshmi Grace Jayatilleke Alister Stanford Brian Coyle Andromahi Kelaiditis Janet Thelma Steele Clare Cullen Doreen King (nee Philip) Ronald Aubrey Sutton O.A.M Arthur Dagnall Joan Mary Knight Doris Jean Swan Anthony Michael Davy Peter Kolivos Helen Thomas Angus Death Valerie Koller Geoffrey Towell Bill Dent Joyce Levi Donald Uhrig Bernadette Devereaux-Clark Michael Andrew Lewin Diane Urie Domenico Dimento Gloria May Longhurst Dorothy May Veitch Melvyn John Dodds Noel Maggs Louise Verhey Amelia Donato George Marsh *ACKÒ7AKEµELD Sheila May Drysdale Laurence James McHattie Judith Wallace Percival Edgar Dunn Patricia McManus Enid Walsh June Lorraine Elliott Mary Low Mitchell Marian Emily Watson Filippo Fimmano Phyllis Moffat Sylvia Jean White Jean Beryl Firman Marie Anne Mullens Peter Whitehouse John Fitzpatrick Ruth Ann Nash George Forsyth Winifred Hope Nicholls Alzheimer’s Australia would like to Gwendolyne Phyllis Fowler Rita Joan Norgard acknowledge and thank the families and executors of the recently received Manuel Gazepis Norma Kathleen Pemberton bequests from which people with Joyce Gladman Terence Gabriel Pilavachi dementia, carers and their families Faye Gloria Graham (aka Faturos) Leon Porritt HAVEÒRECEIVEDÒLASTINGÒBENEµTÒ

IN TOUCH AUTUMN 2014 15 RESOURCES ALZNSW LIBRARY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES COORDINATOR MICHELLE DE MARI REVIEWS THE NEW ADDITIONS TO THE ALZNSW LIBRARY.

BOOKS AND CDS FROM ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA

How To Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide For The Chronically Ill And Their Caregivers embody each particular brand of happiness. He introduces By Toni Bernhard thriving people in Denmark, Singapore and north-eastern Mexico. In addition, he interviews economists, psychologists, 4HEÒAUTHORÒkÒWHOÒBECAMEÒILLÒWHILEÒAÒLAWÒPROFESSORÒINÒTHEÒ sociologists, politicians, writers, and other experts to gain an PRIMEÒOFÒHERÒCAREERÒkÒTELLSÒHOWÒSHEÒGOTÒSICKÒAND ÒTOÒHERÒANDÒHERÒ understanding of what contributes to each region’s happiness. partner’s bewilderment, stayed that way. "UETTNERgSÒµÒNDINGSÒRESULTÒINÒAÒCREDIBLE ÒCROSS CULTURALÒFORMULAÒ Bernhard had been a long-time meditator, attending retreats and a practical plan to help us stack the deck for happiness and and spending many hours practicing, but soon discovered get more satisfaction out of life. that she simply could no longer engage in those taxing forms. She had to learn ways to make ‘being sick’ the heart of her Full Catastrophe Living: Using The Wisdom Of Your Body SPIRITUALÒPRACTICEÒkÒANDÒTHROUGHÒTRULYÒLEARNINGÒHOWÒTOÒBEÒSICK Ò And Mind To Face Stress, Pain, And Illness [CD] she learned how, even with physical limitations, to live a life of By Jon Kabat-Zinn equanimity, compassion and joy. This guide to awareness meditation methods offers a program for coping with illnesses and everyday stress. Use the Thrive: Finding Happiness The Blue Zones Way practices described to learn to manage chronic pain resulting By Dan Buettner from illness or stress-related disorders. Kabat-Zinn also What makes us happy? It’s not wealth, youth, beauty, or examines the roles anger and tension play in heart disease, intelligence, says Dan Buettner. In fact, most of us have the and looks at ways to reduce anxiety and feelings of panic. keys within our grasp. Circling the globe to study the world’s happiest populations, Buettner found several common factors. These resources are available for loan to members of Unravelling the story of each ‘hotspot’, he reveals how he AlzNSW. If you would like to reserve them, please email discovered each location and then travels to meet folks who the library at [email protected]

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