Marie Alford
@MarieDAlford
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General Manager Growth & Innovation, Advisory Care & Partnerships, HammondCare
Australia
Joined January 2011
Easter tip for visiting people with dementia during holiday periods: this time can be a little more overwhelming with decorations, more noise and activity (and the occasional Easter bunny!). Remember, not all people celebrate Easter the same way. Easter can also trigger good and
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Hoping @PMalinauskasMP and @PictonChris can do something so wonderful people needing cancer treatment like my friend Helen can get support where they need it … cancer is hard enough without this happening.
An elderly cancer sufferer says she's devastated about the closure of the Western Hospital's Oncology Unit, which will force her to find somewhere else to go for treatment. #9News @ollie_haig
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It’s live @CommonAgeAssoc Dementia in the Commonwealth report.#DementiaInTheCommonwealth .My pledge is the focus on younger onset dementia and access for primary and secondary carers, and childhood dementia … more awareness and more support. For me it’s our diverse and
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Is there a better way to kick off IDC2024 In The Arena hosted by @Dementia_Centre with an incredible acknowledgment of country by Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo .We are grateful for the owners of this unceded land for their custodianship … always was always will be
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It is so important to have proactive support in place and I know the teams at @DemSupportAu are well -placed to work alongside @theAFTDA and skilled neuropsychologists to ensure we can provide safe spaces to share, learn and improve care outcomes. Behaviour support starts with a.
We are so pleased to see @DemSupportAu and @theAFTDA have come together to create a new series of FTD Carer Support groups across Australia. Support groups will include two facilitators: a DSA dementia consultant and an external health professional.
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RT @Mark_Butler_MP: JUST ANNOUNCED: For the first time, Australian women suffering endometriosis and complex gynaecological conditions will….
health.gov.au
The Australian Government has listened to Australian women suffering endometriosis and complex gynaecological conditions like chronic pelvic pain and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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I have been so privileged to have been mentored by some incredible leaders over the years so I am excited to share with everyone that the @Dementia_Centre International Dementia Conference 2024 is offering bursaries to emerging and future leaders! Want to be part of the change?.
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RT @bairdjulia: The AFL cant both links arms to protest violence against women and lionise men in their own ranks who commit that violence.….
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While the league unites against domestic violence, it must walk the talk.
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What I love most about the work we do at @Dementia_Centre and @DemSupportAu is our ability to support those who others won't or can't. Quite often we get people coming to us who have "fallen through the cracks" of a system that is designed with guardrails - but those guardrails
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This is what happens when you rediscover X - and realise that not many people actually know that as you age, your line of sight changes. Have to admit . mine is substantially impacted (my optometrist tells me they are 'declining in line with my age' which I think is somewhat
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NEW: @DemSupportAu.is delivering FREE workshops around Australia for health professionals & family carers & this year we're focused on more regional sites with events coming up in Geelong, Mackay and Port Lincoln. These events provide an opportunity to hear more about dementia &.
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It's that time of the year for the end of year (w)rap. So, stop, collaborate and listen. World peace. End of story. #coexist
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RT @HammondCare: @MarieDAlford presenting at The National Dementia Conference today. "What's important is understanding the person with dem….
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It takes a village to care #ariiaconference23 Jean Kittson implores from the stage to kick us off - they are not a burden, we are not a burden. We are the people. What is best for them - this means us. Such a challenge laid down in the first few moments @Dementia_Centre.
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This data starts the important conversation about #BPSD and why we need more focus on this. Privileged that @DemSupportAu has the largest international data set that not only informs policy but supports better care @aihw @Channel10AU #dementia.
New data from @aihw shows #dementia is the leading cause of disease burden for older Australians. DSA is working hard to improve care through programs like #StayingAtHome & #BPSD case management. Find out more or call 1800 699 799 .#BPSD #dementia #DSA
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It is a Brave New World with our new podcast @HammondCare loving the new format.
Listen to @aprofcolmc and @Ailsawild join forces in this powerful new podcast. The Dementia Podcast: Starting Conversations gives often-unspoken insights of dementia diagnosis and the life-change it may bring. Listen at #dementiapodcast
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