Consumers Industry Dementia $185 million for dementia research Dementia research has received a $185 million funding boost under the Government’s 10-year Dementia Ageing and Aged...
Consumers Dementia Home & Community 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 those...
Consumers Advice Caring & Carers 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 first...
Consumers Caring & Carers Dementia 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...
Consumers Culture Awareness Dementia Cookbook celebrates food, family and friends Opal Aged Care’s Endeavour Home has created a unique way to celebrate their residents’ family history.
Industry Dementia Leadership 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 Memorandum...
Consumers Advice Caring & Carers 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...
Consumers Industry Allied Health 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...
Industry Caring & Carers Dementia 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 a...
Consumers Allied Health Dementia 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 the...
Consumers Industry Dementia 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 on...
Consumers Industry Dementia 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 number...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers 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 significant...
Consumers Dementia Education & Training 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 set...
Consumers Industry Allied Health Royal Commission ins and outs announced The much-anticipated announcement of those tasked with leading the Government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Innovation in design to tackle rising dementia challenge Innovative and alternative living arrangements for the nation’s growing population of people living with dementia have...
Consumers Industry Dementia Dementia identified as Australia’s second leading cause of death The silent but deadly disease affecting more than 400,000 Australians, known as dementia, has been named the second...
Consumers Industry Dementia Community conversations target workforce and training as key concerns in aged care Conversations around the aged care workforce and the need to increase dementia training among all levels of staff have...
Consumers Industry Advice September sets its sights on dementia awareness Australians are being asked to come together to raise awareness and show support for the more than 425,000 people living...
Consumers Industry Allied Health Peak body says appropriate use of drugs ‘must continue to be a focus’ One aged care peak body is hitting back following recent media attention around the inappropriate or unsafe medication...
Consumers Caring & Carers Dementia Lifeview welcomes new Hospitality Services Manager Victorian aged care provider, Lifeview Residential Care has appointed Consultant Chef, Tibor Paller as its new...