Gan Chong Shyan is the Project Director of  Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM). ADFM is a non-profit organization established in 1997, dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in Malaysia. The foundation focuses on several key objectives including public awareness, care services, support for caregivers and research promotion.

Learn more about ADFM on their website: https://adfm.org.my/

Read more about Dementia Research Project's collaboration with ADFM and Sunway University for an intergenerational charity concert which raised RM40,000 to support ADFM's mission here; https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rznac6CI9GW6ZVu1eq9lz02G8RPQJ1J/view?ts=67580838

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John Ramsay is the Managing Director of Social Ability, a company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with cognitive challenges, particularly those affected by dementia. His personal experience caring for his father with dementia inspired him to transition from a corporate law career to the care industry, where he developed interactive light technology to promote engagement. Under his leadership, Social Ability has launched initiatives like the Happiness Programme, aiming to create meaningful activities for residents in care homes and improve their overall well-being.

Learn more about the Happiness Programme here: https://social-ability.co.uk/

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Colin Pudsey is the CEO and Founder of SilVR Adventures, a company that enhances seniors' lives through virtual reality experiences. With a background in sales and marketing, to building and selling his first company, Colin now champions the benefits of virtual reality in aged care.

Colin shares how his company is revolutionizing aged care with virtual reality (VR) experiences. Discover Colin's journey from a tech sales background to leading a company that combats loneliness, isolation, and cognitive decline among seniors by offering immersive VR solutions. Learn about the meaningful impact of personalized VR experiences, the initial challenges of integrating new technology for the elderly, and hear heartwarming stories of transformation. Colin also discusses the future of VR in care homes and hospitals across Asia Pacific. Don't miss this unique insight into how technology is making profound differences in the lives of older adults.

Follow Colin on Linkedin and visit the SilVR Adventures website for more information.https://silvradventures.com.au/

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Ross Killeen is an award-winning Irish filmmaker and the founder of the production company Motherland. His latest documentary, Don't Forget to Remember, highlights the personal impact of Alzheimer’s disease and has received acclaim for its moving portrayal of those affected.

In this episode  Ross shares about his filmmaking journey, the challenges faced in creating this moving portrayal, and the universal resonance of the film. Discover how storytelling and art can foster healing and bring important issues to the forefront.

Visit the website here; https://www.dontforgettorememberfilm.com/ and please follow its Instagram page to get the latest updates when the film will be showing in a screen near you! https://www.instagram.com/dontforgettorememberfilm/

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Pei Lin is a documentary filmmaker from Singapore who believes in the transformative power of storytelling to spark change, creating ripples that resonate across time. Her work has taken her from documenting a sprawling petroleum megastructure in Malaysia to the intimate home of a second-generation refugee in Hong Kong. Previously, as a producer at Our Better World—a non-profit digital storytelling platform—she championed impactful stories addressing issues such as mental health, gender equality, and education. Lady! marks her debut as a feature documentary director.

In this episode, we explore the journey of creating the impactful documentary 'Lady,' which delves into the lives a family experiencing Young Onset Alzheimer's. Learn about the challenges of filming during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of connecting genuinely with subjects, and the innovative use of animation to convey complex emotions.

Please stay tuned for latest updates about Lady! documentary here https://www.ladythedocumentary.com/ and you can follow their IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/ladythedoc/

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Bruce Elliott is the CEO and Co-Founder of Memory Lane Games, an engagement app on a mission to improve the quality of life of those living with dementia all over the world,. He has a twenty-year track record of building world-class, innovative companies across various sectors.

In this episode we learn about the inspiration behind Memory Lane Games app, which uses quiz-style games based on personal memories and preferences to trigger conversation and social interaction. Bruce also shares insights into the future of digital health, including potential applications of AI to enhance personalized care and their impactful collaborations with Alzheimer's foundations in Asia Pacific.

If you are a caregiver, you and your loved one can play the app here; https://www.memorylanegames.com/#. If you would like to reach out to Memory Lane Games you can email them at: [email protected]

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Ramani Sundaram is a distinguished neuroscientist and a dedicated advocate for dementia care. As the Deputy Director at Nightingales Medical Trust and Dementia India Alliance, she is pivotal in advancing care practices and raising awareness across India.

In this conversation Ramani shares about the impact of dementia on individuals and their families across India, and the innovative initiatives undertaken by these organizations to address these challenges and also the significance of the Dementia India Alliance's programs and goals. This episode highlights the collective effort required to bring help and hope to dementia patients and their families.

Dementia India Alliance is a is a non-profit, family carer-centered organization under the Societies Act. With a strong focus on supporting family caregivers, DIA strives to connect, inspire, and empower individuals, organizations, and governments to enhance the well-being of those living with dementia and their families. Find more information on their website https://dementia-india.org/. DIA National Support line number is +918585990990 and you can find more information about their upcoming international conference here: https://demcon2024.com/

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In this episode of the Dementia Research Project, we dive into the dementia education and research with Professor James Vickers, Director of the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Center at the University of Tasmania. We discuss the center's mission, the impact of MOOCs, dementia risk reduction initiatives like the ISLAND Project, the potential of blood-based biomarkers, and the role of AI in early diagnosis. Professor Vickers also emphasizes the importance of accessibility and real-world application in dementia education and care. Tune in to learn about the intersection of research, education, and practical implementation in tackling dementia.

Visit the Wicking page to learn more about their free MOOC programmes as well as other courses https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking

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Cailey Massey is the Founder of Artfull Enrichment, a membership-based online platform where senior living communities can enrich their recreational programming and support individual older adults to explore new areas of interest-  promoting lifelong learning, social connectivity, and self-expression.

Follow Artfull Enrichment on Instagram and follow Cailey on Linkedin and she can be reached via email at [email protected]

The series of self portraits of the artist William Utermohlen who had Alzheimer's disease, mentioned in the conversation can be viewed here

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Dr Gary Cheung is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Auckland. He conducts research in the field of old age psychiatry and has been instrumental in introducing to New Zealand- cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), an evidence based non-pharmacological intervention for dementia.

You can reach out to Dr. Gary via email [email protected]. Check out the resources mentioned in the podcast conversation; International CST Centre at UCL, St Louis University CST Learning Module

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