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The importance of person-centered dementia care has been brought into even sharper focus by the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the issue, Prof Dawn Brooker, Director of the University of Worcester Association for Dementia Studies UK, will present on the topic, at Dementia Australia's National Symposium Series next week. Read More

A program that has physio and occupational therapy students living on site in a nursing home is reaping benefits for both residents and students. Four physiotherapy and OT Masters students have been living at Scalabrini Village in Sydney’s Bexley. Each student has their own bedroom with ensuite, and they share a common kitchen and living... Read More

  New research has shown that remaining socially active in your 50s and 60s lowers the risk of developing dementia. While previous studies have shown that social connectedness can protect against dementia, earlier studies have only been conducted over relatively short periods. This latest study by University College London was conducted over 28 years, making it the... Read More