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Being diagnosed with any medical condition is scary. Dementia can be particularly confronting as it can have a slow progression over a long time. Dementia is a complicated condition, as symptoms are varying and different for every person with a diagnosis. On average, it is expected that a person will live with dementia for around... Read More

Researchers have long known there is a link between depression and dementia. Depression often accompanies depression, with experts saying that as many as 30 percent of those with dementia also suffer from depression. The rates in nursing homes are likely to be even higher. According to Dementia Australia, dementia can actually contribute to depression, through... Read More

When you walk into most aged care facilities, you’ll most likely see women caring for the elderly – which is why it’s no surprise that women make up an overwhelming majority of the workers in the sector. Though there are the occasional male nurse and/or personal care assistant, women make up about 82 per cent... Read More