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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Geelong through the power of scent.
Join us for this a unique talk and workshop where we explore the fascinating connection between scent training and episodic memory.
Our expert speaker, Alex Bahar-Fuchs, is a clinical neuropsychologist and researcher who will discuss their research on how scents can help train your brain by improving episodic memory and assist with conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Following the talk, participate in an engaging memory game that uses historical scents of Geelong to test and train your day-to-day memory.
Alex is a clinical and research neuropsychologist specializing in the field of cognitive ageing. He trained at the University of Melbourne, Monash University and the Australian National University. He joined the School of Psychology at Deakin University in 2023. His research mainly focuses on the development, evaluation and synthesis of non-drug interventions aimed at primary and secondary prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. He has a long-standing interest in the role of the sense of smell in ageing and dementia, and in recent years, have been involved in studies on the training of the sense of smell. His work has been funded by the Australian NHMRC, Dementia Australia, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the NIH in the USA. Since 2021, he co-chairs the Cognitive Interventions Working Group of ADNeT (the Australian Dementia Network). He also continues working in private practice where he supports clients with or at risk of dementia and their families.
Tickets $20 or $10 for Geelong Regional Library Members (Membership is free and available immediately online)
Part of the Geelong Fragrance Fair - Scents for Mind and Mood.
Other events include:
The Marketplace
Perfumed Perspectives: In Conversation with Suzy Nightingale
Scenting Cultural Stories [Panel Discussion]
Exhibition: Metropolis Oasis by Nadia Vitlin
| Mon, Sep 29 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, Sep 30 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, Oct 01 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 02 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, Oct 03 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Oct 04 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 05 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
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