Memory Nurture

11/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Day🌺

At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we pause to remember.

Today we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have fought and continue to serve for our freedom. We also acknowledge the families who carry the memories and the legacy of their loved ones.

🕊️ Lest we forget.

10/11/2025

🌟🎉 Have a Go Day – A Day Just for You! 🎉🌟

Hosted by the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, Have a Go Day is all about trying something new, staying active, and having fun!

👟 Enjoy free activities, meet new people, and discover great ways to stay healthy and connected.
💙 It’s the perfect event for anyone 55+ who wants to keep moving, learning, and laughing.

Bring a friend and come see what you can “have a go” at!

Have a Go Day Have a Go Day a Livelighter Event has been run by Seniors Recreation Council since it’s inception in 1992. The event is the largest single event specifically targeted at the over 55’s demographic. A mix of over 230 static sites and activities makes this event unique to Western Aust...

09/11/2025

🎉🌟 Happy Seniors Week WA! 🌟🎉

This week we celebrate the wisdom, experience, and contributions of older Western Australians who make our communities stronger every day. 💛

Seniors Week is all about connection, celebration, and opportunity, with events across the state that encourage people to stay active, engaged, and inspired at every age.

👟 Try something new.
💬 Share your stories.
💙 Celebrate the amazing people who continue to give so much.

Follow the link below to see what's happening for seniors week in your area ⬇

WA Seniors Week 2025 will run from Sunday 9 November to Sunday 16 November, recognising the important role that older people play in our community and celebrating the contributions of older Western Australians.

08/11/2025

🧠✨ Creativity keeps your brain young! ✨🧠

A new study found that creative activities, like dancing, painting, playing music or even gaming, can help slow down brain ageing.

Researchers discovered that people who regularly engage in creative hobbies have brains that look younger and stay better connected. The good news? You don’t need to be an expert — just getting creative helps!

🎨 Try something new: paint, dance, play, write, or make music.
It’s fun, relaxing, and great for your brain!

Taking up a hobby like art, dance or music classes could have significant hidden benefits.

06/11/2025

🧩 Building Brain Health Together!

Recently, Memory Nurture had the pleasure of presenting a workshop at Connect Victoria Park 60+, where we explored the fascinating topic of neuroplasticity — how the brain can adapt, grow, and form new connections at any age. 🧠✨

It was wonderful to see so many engaged participants eager to learn how everyday activities, social connection, and mental challenges can help keep the brain active and healthy.

Workshops like this are not only about sharing knowledge but also about raising awareness of the supports and programs available through Memory Nurture — helping older adults live well, stay connected, and keep their minds strong. 💛

A big thank you to the Connect Victoria Park 60+ community for welcoming us and joining in such a meaningful discussion!

05/11/2025

🧠 New research has found something surprising — Parkinson’s disease may actually begin in the kidneys, not the brain.

Scientists discovered that a protein linked to Parkinson’s was building up in the kidneys of some people before any brain symptoms appeared. In animal studies, the disease seemed to spread from the kidney to the brain, and when the kidney nerve was removed, the spread stopped.

💡 What this means:

Kidney health might play a bigger role in Parkinson’s than we ever realised.

Keeping our kidneys healthy could one day help reduce the risk of Parkinson’s.

It’s another reminder that our body systems are deeply connected — what affects one organ can impact another.

This discovery could lead to earlier detection and new ways to prevent or slow down the disease.

Groundbreaking research shows Parkinson’s may begin in the kidneys, not the brain—offering a new angle on disease origin and risk in patients with kidney disease.

04/11/2025

How do our personality traits and feelings of loneliness shape the link between social engagement and dementia risk? 🧠💬

New research using data from the ISLAND Study — which follows over 3,000 Tasmanians aged 50+ — is exploring exactly that. The project, led by Hannah Fair, aims to understand how traits like extraversion or neuroticism influence the benefits of staying socially connected, and how loneliness may contribute to cognitive decline.

By involving participants in co-designing future studies, researchers hope to ensure lived experience guides the science. Their findings could help refine dementia prevention messages and create more personalised strategies to support healthy ageing. 🌿

Personality, perceptions, and social propagation in dementia prevention: Concept validation, collaboration formation, and skill expansion.

03/11/2025

📣 New findings from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute show that individuals living with Parkinson’s disease carry a significantly higher burden of pain than previously understood. The study reveals a strong prevalence of chronic pain among people with Parkinson’s, with notable differences between sexes and clear links to other health conditions like depression and sleep disorders.

👉 Why this matters:

Pain isn’t just a motor-symptom side-effect in Parkinson’s — it’s a major, often under-recognised part of daily life for many people.

Better awareness could lead to improved support, more targeted pain-management strategies and, ultimately, a better quality of life for those affected.

The research highlights the importance of considering non-motor symptoms (like pain, mood and sleep) when supporting people living with Parkinson’s.

🧩 If you or someone you care about has Parkinson’s, it’s worth talking with your healthcare team about pain: when it happens, how severe it is, how it overlaps with sleep or mood issues — because addressing pain could make a meaningful difference.

A major QIMR Berghofer-led study has found that people living with Parkinson’s disease are nearly three times more likely to suffer from chronic pain compared to the general community, with two thirds of patients experiencing the debilitating symptom.

02/11/2025

As we conclude Occupational Therapy Week, we celebrate the creativity, compassion, and problem-solving that define this amazing profession. 💛

This week’s theme, “Occupational Therapy in Action,” highlighted the many ways OTs help people of all ages live meaningful, fulfilling lives — from supporting recovery and independence, to promoting participation and wellbeing in everyday life. 🌿

A huge thank you to all Occupational Therapists for the difference you make every day — empowering people to live life their way! 🙌

01/11/2025

Caring for someone with dementia affects the whole family — and Occupational Therapists (OTs) are here to help. 💛

OTs work alongside families to make daily life easier, safer, and more meaningful. They can:
👣 Suggest home modifications to support independence and safety
🧩 Provide strategies for managing changing behaviours and routines
💬 Teach communication techniques to reduce stress and strengthen connections
💤 Support carers’ wellbeing and help prevent burnout

By focusing on both the person with dementia and their loved ones, OTs help families navigate challenges with confidence and compassion — creating space for more moments of joy and connection. 🌿

31/10/2025

💡 How Occupational Therapists Use Assistive Technology in Dementia Care

From smart home devices to simple memory aids, Occupational Therapists (OTs) use assistive technology to help people with dementia stay safe, independent, and connected.

🕰️ Timers and reminder apps can support daily routines.
🔊 Voice assistants and smart speakers can reduce confusion and offer reassurance.
📱 GPS trackers and sensor systems help families know their loved one is safe.
📖 Digital photo frames or personalised playlists spark memories and joy.

OTs assess each person’s abilities and environment to find the right tools — balancing safety with autonomy, and technology with human connection.

30/10/2025

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a vital role in helping people with dementia stay connected to the activities and hobbies they love. 💛

Whether it’s gardening, cooking, painting, or listening to favourite music, OTs use creativity and practical strategies to make meaningful activities accessible and enjoyable.

By adapting tasks, simplifying steps, and creating supportive environments, OTs help people with dementia maintain a sense of purpose, independence, and joy in everyday life. 🌷