KymUnity Dementia Doula

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If seeing your mom now feels nothing like the relationship you once had, you’re not alone. Watching dementia change a mother, the person who raised you, cared for you, knew your expressions before you spoke, is a unique kind of heartbreak. It’s normal to feel sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness when the woman who once guided you now seems distant, unfamiliar, or gone in small pieces. It doesn’t mean you love her any less. It means you’re grieving the version of her you remember… while trying to show up for the version of her that exists today. And if every interaction feels heavy or confusing, that doesn’t make you a bad daughter. It makes you a daughter living through loss in real time. There is no right way to navigate this. There is only the way that honors your capacity, protects your heart, and still holds love for the mom she was… and the mom she is now. Please be gentle with yourself. This is really hard. Don’t forget to SHARE this with another dementia caregiver who needs this reminder. 💜 ➡ Follow @agingwithaplan for more mental health tips & support for dementia caregivers! . . . #alz #alzheimers #dementia #dementiacare #dementiacaregiver #caregiversupport #endalz #mentalhealthmatters #redmondtherapist #washingtonstate

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We're so excited to launch our: Lost in the Wildflowers - Bushland Gala, as our major fundraiser for 2026! This is an opportunity to glam up, enjoy live music, local food and wine in the most perfect of settings. Relax or dance the afternoon away, this is your permission to press pause on the outside world even if just for a few hours. The BIGGEST of THANK YOU'S to those of you who have already bought tickets and ordered baskets!

Tickets can be purchased through the following link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1435862355959?aff=oddtdtcreator

We'd also love to hear from you if you'd like to be a sponsor and/or donate a raffle prize!

With so much gratitude for your ongoing support.
- Wendy & The Dementia Doulas Australia crew 🍂

Please share the Dementia Doula newsletter ❤️

Courage in the quiet moments For families living alongside dementia, resilience often doesn’t feel like strength at all. It feels like showing up again today, even though yesterday was exhausting. It feels like navigating change after change, while doing everything you can to protect the person you love.

Great gifts for Christmas ❤️🥰

Our beautiful program mugs from our Moments of Kindness range, are now available to purchase online just in time for Christmas. They look so good alongside the self-care journal!

With 5 reminders to choose from with the print on both sides:

- Breath, Sip, Reflect, Repeat
- Kindness starts with the first sip
- Permission to press pause
- The warmth you hold becomes the strength you feel
- With every sip, something shifts

(All proceeds go towards ensuring families have access to a Dementia Doula)

As a family member shared, 'I so needed to see this message today'

Available: https://www.dementiadoulas.org.au/store (within Australia only)

This photo popped up on my memories today! When Kym was diagnosed with Younger onset dementia we took a family holiday along with my youngest brother to all of the parks in Queensland. We still talk about this holiday 13 years after Kym passed, it was so much fun! Making memories is so important because we get to relive the wonderful experiences we do with the people we love ❤️

Have you heard about Flinders University research project to get the help of people involved with residential aged care to develop ways to get residents outdoors? If you would like to take part, have been involved in a residential aged care facility since 2023 please contact Lorraine

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We're so thrilled to announce the pre-sale of this very special journal which has been designed as a quiet companion for anyone impacted by dementia. Be one of the first to order a copy for yourself or for someone you know needing a soft place to land.

Orders: https://www.dementiadoulas.org.au/store
($22 +postage within Australia)

Inside you’ll find:
Gentle reflections – short readings to validate the care journey
Guided prompts – easy questions for reconnection with self
Affirmations – uplifting words for hope and strength
Brain & body health tips
Creative spaces – for self-expression
Self-care actions – that fit into the busiest of days.

All proceeds go directly to Dementia Doulas Australia initiatives.

Great opportunity to join the dementia doula community for free!! 😍 hit the link below to register!

As we enter into Dementia Action Week (which is every week for us!), we invite families (and chosen family) to join us in our FREE Online Family Community.

Open to families in Australia currently supporting a family member within the community or a higher care setting.

This 12-month, free membership (valued at $195) includes:
- Monthly Guest Speakers
- Online Forums
- Priority Access to Future State Based Events

Register today:
https://www.dementiadoulas.org.au/

Community commencing (September 2025)