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Chris’ Alzheimer’s started subtly. Struggling with a word. Misplacing a set of keys. But when things escalated during an interstate road trip, it became something his family could no longer ignore.

For his wife Fay, fear took hold. Fear of what lay ahead and carrying it all alone. But discovering Dementia Australia’s Living with Dementia program was a lifeline—giving them the support and guidance they desperately needed.

Your gift today can be that lifeline for other families impacted by dementia. You can provide hope, support, and the strength to navigate a new path—together.

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Chris' story

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could provide access to courses such as Living with Dementia, so those recently diagnosed and their carers can get help to prepare for the journey ahead.

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could connect people impacted by dementia to support groups, like the Connecting Peers Program so 1-on-1 and group support can always be available to those in need.

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could fund ground-breaking research into dementia treatments and one day, a cure.

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A daughter's journey

During the COVID lockdown, Georgie, their daughter moved in to help look after Chris. She saw firsthand how much her father depended on her mother for everything – the decline was undeniable.

Wanting to understand what her father was going through, Georgie turned to Dementia Australia’s online courses. A demo helped Georgie understand the world through her father's eyes.

Right now, families like Georgie’s are searching for answers, for guidance, for hope. Your donation can be the lifeline they need—a place to turn when dementia changes everything.

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The need for a cure

Chris had always been fit and healthy, so when his family was told by the geriatrician that he would likely live with Alzheimer's for many years, they were shocked. What was even harder to digest was learning that dementia progressively gets worse.

“What remains hard to accept is knowing dementia isn’t something that’s going to go away. We need to find a cure.” - Georgie

The urgency to find a cure has never been clearer. Your donation today can also help fund ground-breaking research, moving us closer to better treatment options and a cure.