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…
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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… -
Combined approach puts frontotemporal dementia at the forefront
Two national organisations have announced that they are coming together with the goal of developing a stronger focus … -
Funding bids to help delay dementia by five years
The Government has set its sights on reducing the average onset of dementia in Australia by five years, through a num… -
Carers in regional communities to benefit from new high-tech network
The support offered to carers of people with dementia living in rural and remote communities is set to see significan… -
Program design ‘driven’ to support people with dementia to hang up their car keys
People living with dementia struggling with the sudden loss of mobility associated with giving up their car keys are … -
Royal Commission ins and outs announced
The much-anticipated announcement of those tasked with leading the Government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Qua… -
Innovation in design to tackle rising dementia challenge
Innovative and alternative living arrangements for the nation’s growing population of people living with dementia h…
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