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Online Newsletter June 2009   This Month:
Spark of Life IAHSA International Award Winner   Dementia Care Australia is very excited and proud to announce that IAHSA, a Global Ageing Network, has awarded the 2009 IAHSA Excellence in Ageing Services Award to the Spark of Life. The committee recognised Dementia Care Australia for 'developing a whole systems approach to dementia care that provides a sorely needed alternative to the medical model.' Click here to read how everyone in the Spark of Life Community has contributed to this international recognition. Join our Online Forums Have you visited our Member's Forums lately? Log on today to take advantage of having your every question answered by a DCA Consultant or other members of the Spark of Life Online Community. Community: My husbands dementia has become worse recently and now in hospital as we had problems I could not handle. He is happy now but very restless. When he knows I am visiting he packs his bags to go home with me. The Dr's are going to talk to me soon. Well meaning people who upset me even more are full of advice as what should be done such as putting him in a home. Visit our forum to read more about this common challenge facing home carers. Residential Care: I am trying to find infomation on support a family carer might need when accessing acute care after their loved one has had a fall at home as well as support which may be neccessary for the carer when residential care is deemed necessary. Visit our forum for useful advice on finding the right care. Introduce yourself: We love to hear from our members so come and introduce yourself to us and other Spark of Life community members. Visit our forums and say hi in our Introductions and Welcome thread. Meet Richard Taylor  Richard Taylor is a retired
Psychologist diagnosed with Alzheimer's-type dementia at the age of 58. Now 66,
he is a champion for individuals with early-stage and early-onset Alzheimer's
disease.As a person living with dementia, and now a member of the Spark of Life Community, we look forward to his unique insights and experiences. Richard recently commented, 'Believe we all have the same spark, the same "life", the same human needs; even though we live with a cognitive disorder. Show us your spark and believe in our spark. The Spark of Life Approach can and should be a part of every carers life, everyone who is living with dementia, and indeed everyone on the planet.' Read this new article, Richard Taylor - From the Inside Out to discover more about his experience of living with dementia. Memberships to Suit your Individual Needs Dementia Care Australia now offers three levels of membership, specially designed to suit the needs of everyone interested in the Spark of Life Approach. From home carers and aged care staff to entire aged care facilities, there is a membership tailored to your needs. Platinum Membership: Benefits everyone involved with an aged care facility or organisation by focusing on the Leader and their staff who want to grow a Spark of Life Culture and develop the very best in person centred care. Gold Membership: Enables aged care professionals to develop skills that dissolve difficult behaviour, improve communication, and bring the Spark of Life Approach to every interaction. Silver Membership:For individuals, relatives or professional carers who would like to join as a single member and not as an organisation or facility. End of Financial Year Sale Any money left in your budget? Looking for some educational, colourful or fun resources to save money on before the end of the financial year? DCA's End of Financial Year Sale is back with great savings on some of our best sellers. 
To view our sale products,simply visit our website and start saving. We love to feature Spark of Life Members on our website, so if you have had a special event or Spark of Life story you would like to share, please feel free to contact us via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Warmest Regards, Hellen Fisher (Editor) and the entire DCA Team. Know someone who might enjoy our newsletter? Simply forward this email on and share the Spark of Life. |
