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Nostalgic Scents: a Lecture and Workshop on Memory

Geelong Fragrance Fair Event

2025-03-22 12:30:00 2025-03-22 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Nostalgic Scents: a Lecture and Workshop on Memory Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Geelong through the power of scent. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Saturday, March 22
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-22 12:30:00 2025-03-22 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Nostalgic Scents: a Lecture and Workshop on Memory Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Geelong through the power of scent. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

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 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Heritage |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: (03) 4201 0600

Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, May 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

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Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Activity Room
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Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Activity Room
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Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
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The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Jun 30, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.