The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West invited Dementia Australia representative Liz Withall to provide some information regarding dementia awareness during a combined service club meeting last week.
Ms Withall highlighted some important factors for brain health including visiting the GP for regular health checks, eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of exercise, challenging your brain and socialising with others.
The club believed the initiative was a good reminder in the lead up to Dementia Australia’s Dementia Action Week from September 18-22.
This year’s theme is Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future.
Since 2019, the focus of the Dementia Action Week campaign has been to reduce stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with dementia and their carers.
Communities that take action to become dementia-friendly have less fear and a greater understanding of dementia, less stigma and discrimination and more support and better systems for people living with dementia to live well in their community for longer.
During Dementia Action Week, the service clubs are encouraging people to reach out to their community and learn more about the needs of people living with dementia, their families and carers who are living in the area.
Visit www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week for further information about Dementia Action Week or contact the National Dementia Helpline that is available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week on 1800 100 500 for further information about dementia including accessing services and support.
