When is dementia awareness week 2011

Slowly but surely over the next two years word spread and now this year we will be holding events in Countries ALL over the world.

Never before has the word Dementia been so openly spoken about!! This is our just giving Link , look how much we have collected so far on here!! Nationwide, this number continues to grow by 1, new cases each week. As the third leading cause of death in Australia, after heart disease and stroke, it is our duty to continue on our mission to raise the profile of dementia and increase awareness of its effects on individuals and communities, and to resource the research and interventions that will prevent dementia.

Introducing the keynote speaker, Ita Buttrose referred to recent reports, one of which showed that developed countries achieve only a 20 to 50 per cent diagnosis rate.

She also referred to a study undertaken at the University of Newcastle showing an average time of three years after the first appointment with a GP before the disease was diagnosed. That is, of course, very discouraging. But this data does support the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

Early diagnosis was the topic of Professor John Brietner's presentation. Professor Brietner presented interesting research that went to the core challenges of early detection—from biomarker evidence to prevention—and arresting dementia symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Whilst acknowledging the importance of behaviour and lifestyle modifications, such as exercise and what he describes as a 'Mediterranean diet instead of a McDonald's diet', as well as the better managing of risk factors, his trials with anti-inflammatory medication and nasal insulin showed positive impacts at this stage of his research. His efforts to be with us today are very much appreciated. On a positive note, I draw the House's attention to the work of Novocastrian friends Dr Maggie Haertsch and her husband, trained clown doctor Jean-Paul Bell, in what they call 'the smile study'—a study which investigated impacts of humour therapy on people with dementia.

It is Dementia Awareness Week next week and Smith Sutcliffe Solicitors will be happy to meet you and your families to discuss the best ways of managing your finances in the event that you are in some way affected by such a condition. If you wish to contact the support groups locally visit the Alzheimer's Society Website. Anyone wanting help and advice, or wishing to get involved in a support group can contact Mrs Hesketh on or email.

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