Media

Due to her medical background and her experience caring for her husband Don, Dr Debra Graves is well positioned to comment in the media on dementia advocacy, taking a personalised approach to dementia and support for dementia carers.

ABC’s Life Matters

Dr Graves was interviewed by ABC’s Life Matters (Radio National) about what it’s like to travel with someone with dementia.

Debra discussed caring for her husband Don and how they still prioritised travel, even after his diagnosis.

Debra was interviewed alongside Jim Rogers (pictured), who was diagnosed with early onset dementia in his 50s. Jim has also continued to prioritise travel, starting a travel bucket list.

Listen to the live radio interview, where Debra discussed some of the realities families face and how travel can be made more manageable and enjoyable.

2SM

Before the festive season began, Dr Graves shared recent findings, revealing that 57% of Australians planned to give at least one gift to friends or family that supported improved mental health. She also emphasised the importance of caregivers taking time to prioritise their own wellbeing.

Dr Graves discussed these insights on 2SM, along with a wide range of radio stations nationwide.

Listen to some of Dr Graves’ comments here.

Win News

Dr Graves discussed her views on travelling with a loved one who has dementia.

Watch the interview here.

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Dr Graves says “Don’t cancel the journey!”. Dr Graves explains why a dementia diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean the end of travel.

Read the article here.

4BC Brisbane

Dr Graves was interviewed by Sofie Formica 4BC Brisbane on her experience caring for her husband Don and why a personalised approach to dementia is so important to her.

Listen to the interview here.