May 11, 2019

24 Hour Nurse – A Mother’s Day Story

24 Hour Nurse: A Mother’s Day Story

It’s a beautiful thing that International Nurses Day coincides with Mother’s Day this year, Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shares her and her mums heart felt story and provides a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.

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Government’s $537m for aged care “a drop in the ocean”

  The federal government will spend $537 million addressing concerns raised in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s interim report, but the industry says the funding is not enough to fix the myriad problems plaguing the sector. The prime minister said the government will take “strong action” in response to the interim... Read More

Importance of engagement for people living with dementia during lockdowns

As half of the country continues to languish in lockdown, dementia experts call for a focus on engaging people who are living with dementia to help prevent the loss of cognitive function. Read More

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Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have concluded a 20-year study involving over 2000 men between the ages of 42-60. Their findings show that men who reported using a sauna 4-7 times per week were 66% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 65% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Can Saunas... Read More
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