Last updated: 17 Dec 2012
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Co-Directors' Message
It has been a great year for the Wicking Centre, informing policy and practice in better care for people with dementia and their carers. Research usually takes a while to filter through to our community, but thanks to our valued networks, we believe we are all enabling improved services for people through a better understanding of dementia.
Thank you for your support over the past year. We wish you a happy festive season and a rewarding new year.
Feature Project
Currently in its second year, the Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project has attracted 400 participants and is accepting more people to participate in this world-first study. Participants complete at least 12 months of part-time study (minimum of 2 units in a year) and undertake annual cognitive assessments to provide valuable data for this research. Initial results from the first cohort of participants indicate that those who undertook university study have displayed a measurable improvement in cognitive function. Interested? Call us on 1800 982 600, or email us.
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The Wicking Centre staff are looking forward to a well-deserved summer break. The Centre will be closed over the festive season, but we’ll be back on board to take your calls and emails from Monday 7 January 2013. Don’t forget, if you’re in Tasmania you can call us free on 1800 982 600 or please email us and we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible.
Upcoming Events
Do you see yourself studying next year? The Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project needs you! If you are 50 to 79, learn how you can get involved in a world-first dementia study while you study at UTAS. Information about courses and how to apply at UTAS can be found at Future Students or call 1300 363 864 or email course.info@utas.edu.au.
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Dr Nikki Saunders, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Wicking Centre, coordinates the Tasmanian Healthy Brain Project, working with Chief Investigators Professor James Vickers, Dr Mathew Summers and Professor Andrew Robinson. This exciting study is examining the potential for tertiary education later in life to protect against ageing-related cognitive decline in dementia and involves students at UTAS between the ages of 50 and 79.
How Can You Help?
As the year comes to a close, it is often a time to reflect on past achievements. Your involvement with your research community is greatly appreciated and we would like to thank you for your time, expertise and commitment to the Wicking Centre. Whether you have been a researcher, a project participant, a volunteer, a collaborator, a carer, or a donor to the iRemember Appeal, we look forward to your continued support. THANK YOU.
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