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Helen Wilde

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I’m hosting a Cuppa to raise funds for all people living with dementia, and in memoryofmy Father who diedwith Alzheimets, and my Motherwho died of opioid induced dementia. .

I’m hosting a Cuppa to support people living with dementia. 

Every dollar raised helps make a difference to the 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the families and friends who support them every day. 

Help me reach my fundraising goal so together we can help ensure that no one faces dementia alone.  

Your donation could help Dementia Australia: 

  • Provide free, confidential support through the National Dementia Helpline, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 
  • Deliver trusted dementia information and resources, including translations in multiple languages. 
  • Expand our network of Memory Lane Cafés, where people living with dementia can connect, share experiences and enjoy meaningful moments together. 
  • Fund vital research to improve care and work towards future breakthroughs. 

 Pop the kettle on. Let’s show up for dementia together. 

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I’m hosting a Cuppa to raise funds for all people living with dementia, and in memory of my parents..

Sunday 30th Aug
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimers when he was 75.
He had been struggling with memory issues for some time prior to the diagnosis, although he was functioning well, and happy.
I was at the appointment with the Specialist when he was diagnosed. 
I saw the results of the tests, which showed massive areas of his brain had simply disappeared. He was given a simple oral diagnostic memory test, which he coped well with.
He was prescribed a drug which could possibly slow down the decline.
My mother became more and more essential to Dad's daily functioning. 
I was working in a high pressure highly responsible job in Education. 
I visited every week, on Sunday, to give Mam respite. Things got more difficult and Dad went into secure care.
Dad died at age 77.
My mother lived another 12 years. Sadly she too eventually needed to move into Care, and over the two years she was there, she also began to have difficulties making sense of the World  She had been taking prescribed Opioids for several years for pain, and retreated into a state where she was unaware of everything. 
I want to raise funds for Researchers further research to discover more about Dementia of all types.