Peggy Hann - A Support Hub for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

02/11/2025

Another “Choose-Day” already !

Have a fantastic one!

01/28/2025

A few “Choose Day” thoughts to ponder …

Have a terrific Choose Day (AKA: Tuesday! ) ☀️😊

05/11/2024

05/11/2024

5 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day with Someone who has Dementia…

These steps can help you celebrate Mother's day with your special person and the bond you share in a dementia-friendly manner.

08/12/2022

As long as you are caring & learning …

05/30/2022

Continuing to build our knowledge and our supports....
Webinars and podcasts...

Listen to the Brain and Mind Centre's leading academics talk about their groundbreaking research.

05/30/2022

Dementia Support Network ...
Collaborations with key researchers, clinicians, health organizations and government bodies to discuss current research efforts, the future of dementia and how to improve outcomes.

A network of dementia researchers, clinicians and carers collaboratively working towards reducing the burden of dementia within NSW.

05/26/2022

Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers often have said, "If only I would've known!" Prevent that by following these practical caregiving tips.

04/03/2022

Kindness, respect, compassion…

02/24/2022

Long after the mind forgets the details, it still remembers the feeling… ♥️

12/03/2021

Why Are Musical Memories the Last to Go in Alzheimer’s?

By Simon Spichak | November 22nd, 2021

Despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, jazz icon Tony Bennett’s passion for singing — and his ability to remember lyrics and to perform in front of thousands of live audience — has endured. Here’s the science behind how that could be the case.
When Tony Bennett’s family announced earlier this year that he had Alzheimer’s, few could have guessed that the 95-year-old singer would still have two major concerts — performing dozens of songs for a huge audience, recalling all their lyrics — left ahead of him. But when it comes to music and the brain, there is a very special link.

Being Patient takes a closer look at the science explaining why people's musical memories can endure long after an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

12/03/2021

11 Things People With Dementia Want You to Know

Have you ever noticed that many conferences or events about dementia care don’t actually have any people living with dementia in attendance? How is it that when talking about dementia, those who are living with it are not actually asked or consulted about their experience or needs?Yes, when a pers...