This article is Part 1 in a series of 5 instalments. By Leah Bisiani, MHlthSc/Dip Bus/Dementia and Aged Care Consultant/RN.1. “Empathy is… seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another” Alfred Adler  An ageing population and living with dementia Our ageing population is rapidly increasing... Read More

There are 1.2 million Australians currently living with a communication disability, which can affect relationships, employment, education and social inclusion. Speech Pathology Australia is putting a spotlight on this “hidden” disability during Speech Pathology Week from 25-31 August. Speech Pathology Australia’s Acting National President, Belinda Hill, said successful communication is the key to quality of... Read More

  Older Australians are still having to wait more than 12 months to receive higher level home care packages, according to the latest data from the government. And though the number of people on waiting lists for home care packages has fallen slightly, it remains at almost 120,000.  With wait times standing at more than... Read More