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‘Respite care’ can give carers a much-needed break, but many find accessing it difficult

To seek “respite” is to look for a break from strenuous effort to recharge and regroup. In the context of aged care, subsidised respite care provides temporary support to older people, which gives their carers a brief relief or “respite” from their caring responsibilities. Read More

How good design can make aged care facilities feel more like home

Residential aged care buildings are often institutionally designed, even if they have the appearance of a hotel. Think long corridors, vast dining rooms, nursing stations and bland corporate furnishings. So, how can we make aged care facilities feel more like home, while keeping them pandemic-safe? Read More

The roots of dementia can start in childhood

Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented by reducing exposure to modifiable risk factors. So why are we waiting until middle age to act? Read More
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