When a resident with dementia displays signs of distress, agitation or aggression then it is a sign of ill-being and how a carer responds to this can make all the difference for the individual, care staff and other residents within an aged care facility. One of the most common misconceptions about dementia is that individuals... Read More

There have been so many negative stories involving Bupa Aged Care over the last 12 months that information regarding fresh scandals or care failings barely raises an eyebrow from the general public anymore. Sexual assaults, violence, residents with maggots in their wounds, scabies, and staff using a resident’s credit card are only a sample of... Read More

A lot has changed over the last 30 years in regards to elderly, and with three decades worth of education and research has come the realisation that terms like that can be hurtful, and they also dilute the real problems and causes of cognitive impairment like dementia. Read More