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Dementia impacted Jo-Anne’s family, as one by one, her dad, sister and then mother were diagnosed.

"Mum would get angry and frustrated when she couldn't do tasks. She became paranoid and thought I was trying to contaminate her meals or take her things."

Together, we can ensure no family faces dementia alone. Your gift can provide people like Jo-Anne essential support, as well as fund vital research working towards a cure.

"I felt reassured and listened to without judgement. Dementia Australia gave me strategies for self-care."

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Jo-Anne's story

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Dementia can impact any of us

Jo-Anne's sister Nancy was only in her 50s when she started forgetting colleague’s names, missing appointments, and getting very nervous behind the wheel of the car.

Seeing how dementia impacted their father over the past decade, Nancy knew exactly what was happening to her.

“It was like a double whammy. Nancy was so healthy and didn’t possess any of the risk factors.”

A diagnosis can be challenging, but your tax-deductible gift by 30 June can bring comfort to families like Jo-Anne and Nancy’s by providing vital services, education programs and specialised support, so they know they’re not alone.