Moving Pictures showcase diverse community dementia support
Improving the understanding of dementia and access to care for people in Chinese, Indian and Arab communities is the focus of a…
Dementia
Trial to improve younger onset dementia services while dementia rates in older Australians decline
A new Australian trial will aim to improve care and services for more than 25,000 Australians living with younger onset de…
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care workers share safety concerns; Councils prepared to support older Australians in their community
Four personal care workers fronted the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday to share concerns for…
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Focus on home care supports
Hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care re-commenced in Adelaide yesterday, with a spotlight to be shown on … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Waiting list frustration, more support needed for workers
Kaye Warrener’s husband of 56 years, Leslie, has been waiting for a home care package at his assessed level for 450… -
People with dementia lose ability to daydream
Those with frontotemporal, or younger-onset, dementia lose the ability to daydream, research by neuroscientists at th… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Dementia training falls short, more staff not the answer
Dementia is the “chronic condition of the 21st Century” and post-diagnosis support is crucial for people living w… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Misuse of psychotropic drugs, lack of qualified workers
The dangers of antidepressant use in dementia patients and decline in registered nurses across the system were topics… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Too many “potholes” in consumer journey
Day two of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide brought concerns around malnut… -
Government announces $70m in dementia support
Some of the most vulnerable Australians living with dementia will benefit from a world-first national network of spec… -
Drumming workshops music to residents’ ears
Residents at Whiddon aged care villages along the New South Wales coast are finding their rhythm again thanks to 'mus… -
$185 million for dementia research
Dementia research has received a $185 million funding boost under the Government’s 10-year Dementia Ageing and Aged… -
Remember loved ones with dementia this Christmas
People mostly associate the festive season with joy and good cheer, however it can be particularly stressful for thos… -
Festive season a time to make important decisions
The festive season can be as overwhelming as it is merry. Often it is a time when family members catch up for the fir… -
Interactive dementia app encourages 'a better visit'
A new app by Dementia Australia aims to assist people in connecting and communicating when visiting loved ones living… -
Cookbook celebrates food, family and friends
Opal Aged Care’s Endeavour Home has created a unique way to celebrate their residents’ family history. -
Alliance agreement a ‘natural fit’
A new partnership between Australia and the rest of the globe has been formed following the signing of a new Memorand… -
Research reveals carers unprepared for end-of-life decisions
Dementia carers require more support and guidance to navigate the end-of-life care for their loved one, a new interna… -
Research and contribution to ageing and cognitive decline recognised
An academic and research fellow with a focus on ageing and cognitive decline has been awarded for her work with the a… -
New training course focuses on recognising pain in dementia patients
The desire to see better pain management among people living with dementia in aged care has led to the development of… -
Seniors only fitness studio set to benefit body, brain and community
A new gym dedicated to improving the wellbeing of older local residents is making waves in South Australia (SA), in t…
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Preparing for the new Standards
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Dementia Fundamentals Symposium
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5th Annual Aged Care Procurement Conference
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Symposium on Social Connection in Older Age
Social isolation and loneliness is a significant public hea…
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