Forget Me Knot Connection

We are supporting Dementia Action Week!
Around two-thirds of people with dementia live in the community, yet research shows that more than 60 per cent of people would rather not think about dementia.
A lack of knowledge and understanding of dementia leads to people living with dementia experiencing stigma, discrimination, social isolation, loneliness and are less likely to seek help.
That’s why we are helping to break down the stigma and create a dementia-friendly future at the Forget Me Knot Connection and St Francis Anglican Church Clarence Gardens
Find out how you can get involved in Dementia Action Week at www.dementia.org.au/DementiaActionWeek.
Please join us and bring your friends.

Listen to people living with Dementia discussing some of the common issues that they face. Dementia can make you feel isolated, this podcast can help you to feel less alone.

What it’s really like to live with dementia – new podcast by people living with dementia Dementia Australia’s new podcast Hold the Moment is full of real stories about life after a dementia diagnosis. You’ll meet people with dementia and hear their struggles, their triumphs and how they rise to the challenges that come with a dementia diagnosis.

Thanks to Dementia Australia Community Engagement Grants, we have funding for the Forget Me Knot Connection for another year. Join us for lunch and to hear about the great that Dementia Australia is doing in our community.

Looking forward to our Forget Me Knot Choir today. Here are just some of the benefits of music, not to mention the benefits of the social connection in our group

Need a Mood Boost? Cue up Dolly Parton. Neural Nostalgia Experts Say Music Really Can Improve Health Listening to certain tunes helps your heart, eases pain and can even aid weight loss.

Up to 45% of dementia can be prevented or onset pushed back with 14 modifiable lifestyle factors. At Forget Me Knot Connection we promote these factors to optimize brain health.

Two new dementia risk factors identified — and what could help prevent or delay its onset Making certain lifestyle changes can not only lower dementia risk but may also push back the onset of the disease, according to new research.

Coming into this year I was in almost constant pain, I was so unwell and my mental health was taking a beating. I didn’t think that I would ever play football again.

Then, the amazing women that I work for stepped in and found me a medical team that turned that all around.

Now, I feel healthier, stronger, fitter and happier than I remember being and not only am I back playing the game I love alongside the most supportive group of women I have had the pleasure of knowing, I will play my 50th game in our first ever final this weekend.

I get emotional just thinking about how far I’ve come, I’m so proud of myself for not giving up, even when some of the people closest to me gave up on me.

It feels like a miracle but I put in so much work for this, I pushed through so much to get my workouts in, even on the darkest days.

I am forever grateful to those who believed in me and supported me through it all, particularly my teammates, without you all I would never have made it.

Let’s get this Chics 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🐣💪🏻

Join us for our upcoming 2 part Healthy Brain Diet workshop series. As part of the Forget Me Knot Connection, we help to shape the health care professionals of tomorrow to better care for people living with brain changes. We have teamed up with Sprout Cooking School and 2 final year Dietetic and Nutrition students from Flinders University to bring this workshop series to you.

Wednesday 31 July we will gain nutritional knowledge and learn practical strategies to optimize your brain health.
We will also explore ways to make the traditional foods from their home countries (Singapore and China), healthier.

Wednesday 7 August you can make a healthy brain food recipe.

The Forget Me Knot Connection runs each Wednesday during term time. For the full program please go to our page. Please register at [email protected]

All sessions are cognitively inclusive. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your brain health

Join us for Week 1, Term 3 and find out about the services that Dementia Support Australia provide. Helping to maximise the quality of life for people living with dementia.

We are thrilled to introduce Forget Me Knot Connection brand new Term 3 program, dedicated to supporting people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, their care partners, and anyone interested in fostering a supportive Community.
Our program offers a safe and inclusive space where you can:

Explore engaging activities tailored to cognitive abilities

Connect with other who understand and share similar experiences

Access resources and support to navigate challenges

Join us in building a community where every connection counts. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in each other's lives.

We need to do better. We are failing too many people. It's time for a change. If you want to be part of that change, connect with us and let's work together to create the kind of care people deserve. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q02DNsBm0 or email us at https://hubs.ly/Q02DNtst0

Rehearsals have started for an exciting and revolutionary project I’m working on with my Fairy Godmother. Watch this space 😇

Such a great activity for all levels. We had a great time with lots of laughs 😇

Thank you Savithri Fernando from Creating With Savi for facilitating our card making class this afternoon.
We all had such a fun time and I brightened a challenging day with this card for myself 😇
Can’t wait for next time

Last night we lost our first Forget Me Knot Connection member. Such a shock. Today we come together and grieve together as a community. Stronger together.
Prayers for the family and loved ones at this difficult time

Looking forward to making some cards like these! With all the great people in my life I'll need to make them in bulk. Bring your creativity and enthusiasm, we provide materials and guidance. Perfect for beginners to experienced crafters. Wednesday 19 June

Do you help a friend or family member who is frail due to age, has a disability, mental health or chronic medical condition? You can get free support through Carers SA. Come along and found out what supports are available and how to access them at this free session Wednesday 29 May at 1pm

A perfect day for a self guided walking tour. Following the Aunty Barb Wlking tour app was quite the adventure. We ran into the current resident of the house that Harold Thomas designed the Aboriginal flag in and were welcomed in to look around and see the kitchen table where the flag came to life. Then a tour through Pakapakanthi (Victoria Park). Neuroplasticity building as we walked in the sunshine. 😇 great all round activity for brain health

Don't miss out on the final dietitian talk for 2024. Learn how to fuel your body and your brain to get the most out of life. Plus learn how to make a delicious and healthy dessert (and have a taste)

An opportunity to help with children's ministry at St Jude's. All money goes to St St Jude's and you have the opportunity to win a significant prize as well.
https://www.communitylottery.com.au/products/st-judes-anglican-church-brighton?_pos=1&_sid=4b202b143&_ss=r

So excited for Garden Club tomorrow. I’m taking this African Violet as an example of what it looks like to propagate from a leaf I got from the dear 96 year old client who passed on Saturday.
And she was a published poet!!!!
How poetic to honour her memory 🥰

Thanks so much Savithri Fernando for facilitating our card making. Looking forward to another session soon.
Lots of happy faces creating their handmade cards

A huge shout out to financial counsellor Ruth who gave us lots of tips on making our finances stretch further for the final Forget Me Knot Connection door term 1, the day after she officially retired. Try not to forget you don’t work any more again Ruth, but you are always welcome to join us socially 😊
Our beautiful question of the day had us explore the mysteries of life with plenty of laughs along the way.
Watch this space for details of some fun activities on our way to term 2.