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We are actively engaged with the broader dementia community to contribute to the body of knowledge that benefits people living with dementia and their carers. 

The Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance is focused on ensuring the highest quality, evidence-based information is applied to support the dementia community.

Selected peer reviewed publication

  1. McCord, A., McKenny, S., & Horstmanshof, L. (2024). Effects of Zentangle on older adults’ anxiety, happiness, and dexterity. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 1-28. Read here
  2. Pit, SW, Horstmanshof, L, Moehead, A, Hayes, O, Schache, V, Parkinsons, L.(2023)International Standards for Dementia Workforce Training: A Scoping Review. The Gerontologist, gnad023, doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad023. Read here
  3. Rose, K., Kozlowski, D., & Horstmanshof, L. (2023). Experiences of ageing in place in Australia and New Zealand: A scoping review. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 33(3), 623-645. Read here     
  4. Pit, S.W., Horstmanshof, L., Moehead, A., Hayes, O., Schache, V., Parkinson, L. Workforce Education and Training Standards for Dementia: an Evidence Check rapid review brokered by the Sax Institute (www.saxinstitute.org.au) for Dementia Training Australia, 2022. Read here
  5. Pit, S.W., De Souza, C., Moehead, AM. (2022) Developing effective online dementia care training: lessons from the trenches. Aust J of Dementia Care, 11(1), 36-40.
  6. Haydon, H. M., Lotfaliany, M., Jones, C., Chelberg, Georgina R., Horstmanshof, L., Taylor, M., Carey, M., Snoswell, C. L., Hicks, R., & Banbury, A. (2022). Health literacy, dementia knowledge and perceived utility of digital health modalities among future health professionals. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 00, 1-9. Read here
  7. De Souza, C., Moehead, A., Pit, S.W. (2020) Translating facilitated multimodal online learning into effective person-centred practice for the person living with dementia. BMC Geriatrics, 20(1):33. Read here
  8. De Souza, C., Walsh, K., Moehead, A., Pit, S.W. (2020) A web-based dementia education program and its application to an Australian web-based Dementia Care Competency and Training Network: Integrative systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22 (1): e16808. Read here
  9. Grace, S., Horstmanshof, L. (2019) A realist evaluation of a regional Dementia Health Literacy Project. Health Expectations 22 (3), 426-434. Read here
  10. Horstmanshof, L., Grace, S. (2018) A realist evaluation of a regional Dementia Health Literacy Project. For The North Coast Primary Health Network (PHN). Lismore: SCU. Read here

Popular press

  1. Pit, S.W., Horstmanshof, L., Lingard, R.G. Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here’s how to help. The Conversation 25 October, 2022.    https://theconversation.com/floods-and-other-emergencies-can-be-extra-tough-for-people-with-dementia-and-their-carers-heres-how-to-help-193096
  2. Pit, S.W. Getting urgent medicines in a flood zone can be a life or death challenge. The Conversation March 3, 2022. https://theconversation.com/getting-urgent-medicines-in-a-flood-zone-can-be-a-life-or-death-challenge-178300
  3. Pit, S.W. Floods leave a legacy of mental health problems — and disadvantaged people are often hardest hit. The Conversation March 21, 2021. https://theconversation.com/floods-leave-a-legacy-of-mental-health-problems-and-disadvantaged-people-are-often-hardest-hit-157576

Awards and Prizes

  1. 2024    Nominee Community Event of the Year Award. Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance. Symposium – Future Fit Our Dementia Community
  2. 2023    Nominee Community Event of the Year Award. Inclusive Ballina Alliance. Advisory Group Weekly Activities. Dementia.
  3. 2022    Winner:  Community Event of the Year Award COVID-19. Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance. Digital Literacy Training of Carers Living with dementia. Read here

Presentations

2024

  1. Moehead, A. Dementia. State Emergency Services. Ballina: 11 March 2024.

2023

  1. Mapstone, G. Probus Club of Goonellabah, Dementia support and “Investing in Women” digital program 16th November 2023
  2. Moehead, A. Dementia overview:  presentation to Rotary Alstonville 9th May 2023
  3. Moehead, A. Dementia overview presentation to Probus Wollongbar 20th July 2023
  4. Pit, S.W. Real-world application of evidence-based practice and international standards to create inclusive communities and improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia and their carers. A Case Study. ISO TC314 Ageing Societies. Plenary Meeting. Finland, Helsinki: 10 October 2023.
  5. Pit, S.W. Medical students’ exposure, knowledge and perceptions of telehealth technology: is our future workforce ready to embrace telehealth service delivery? NSW Government, Health Education Training Institute, Sydney 27 September 2023.
  6. O’Reilly, M.  Professional Day. Who do you call? – Local Support Services? Future Fit Our Dementia Community – Lessons learnt from recent events. Ballina: 23 September 2023.
  7. Pit, S.W., Johnston, I. Let’s have a conversation…. What do you think we need to do to do? Young Onset Dementia. Community Day.  Future Fit Our Dementia Community – Lessons learnt from recent events. Ballina: 22 September 2023.
  8. Pit, S.W., Johnston, I. Co-design workshop with carers of people living with young onset dementia to develop a wellbeing program.  Conference Future Fit Our Dementia Community – Lessons learnt from recent events. Ballina: 22 September 2023.
  9. Pit, S.W. Facilitator Panel. Young Onset Dementia. Health and Social Care Professional Day. Future Fit Our Dementia Community – Lessons learnt from recent events. Ballina: 23 September 2023.
  10. Pit, S.W. Dementia Inclusive Ballina, who are we and what do we do? NORDOC Unconference. Lismore: 13 May 2023.
  11. Pit, S.W. Dementia Inclusive Ballina, who are we and what do we do? PROBUS Club Ballina. Ballina: May 2023.
  12. Pit, S.W., Schache V, Horstmanshof, Lingard RG. University Centre for Rural Health Presentation – Rural Health Seminar Series: Dementia Inclusive Ballina – How to get involved, evidence-based practice and international standards to create dementia inclusive communities. Lismore:  16 February 2023.

2021

  1. Horstmanshof, L., Pit, S.W. et al. Dementia Inclusive Ballina. Is your community next? Using evidence to implement health service and workforce innovations. RH21 Rural Doctors Network Conference. Online: 5 November 2021. Read here
  2. Horstmanshof, L., Hearing and Dementia. U3A QLD State Conference. May 2021.

2020

  1. Pit, S.W. , Horstmanhof, L., Schache, V. et al. Ballina Shire Dementia Friendly Community Alliance – Lessons Learned. NSW Rural Innovations Changing Healthcare Forum- Health by Stealth: rural communities leading by example. Online: 28 July 2020.  Read here

2018

  1. Horstmanshof, L., A realist evaluation of a regional Dementia Health Literacy Project. UCRH Health Research Seminar Series. Lismore: 19 July 2018. Read here

Grants

2023

  1. inGRAINED Foundation. (2023) Maintaining life skills for people living with younger onset dementia and their carers: improving daily functioning, social connection, mental health, overall wellbeing and inclusiveness. Pit, S.W.
  2. Investing in Women Program. NSW Government. (2023) Building digital literacy among women with dementia and carers: improving empowerment, social connection and access to information. Pit, S.W., Horstmanshof, L., Moehead, A.   
  3. NSW Seniors Festival Grant 2024. (2023) Dementia Inclusive Ballina – Music Muster 2024. Application No. SFGP2420. Pit, S.W., Pickup, M.   
  4. Active Ageing Grant, NSW Health. (2023) Dementia Inclusive Ballina Gentle Exercise Program. Pit, S.W., O’Reilley, M, Moehead A.

2022

  1. Australia Post. Community Grant. (2022) The Weekly Activity Program to decrease loneliness and improve the mental wellbeing of people living with dementia and their carers. O’Reilly, M., Pickup, M.
  2. Good Things Foundation. (2022) Be Connected. Digital Literacy Grant. Specialist contract 1. O’Reilly, M.
  3. Good Things Foundation. (2022) Be Connected. Digital Literacy Grant. Specialist contract 2. O’Reilly, M.
  4. NSW Seniors Festival Grant 2023. (2022) Dementia Inclusive Ballina – Music Muster 2024. Application No. SFGP2420. Pit, S.W., Pickup, M.  

2020

  1. Northern Rivers Community Fund. (2020) Recovery and Resilience Grant. People with dementia and carers: Building digital literacy during COVID-19. Pit, S.W., Horstmanhof, L., Moehead, A.
  2. Dementia Australia. (2020) Governance.Horstmanhof, L.