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Neglecting the emotional needs of people with dementia is not just a historic problem, but a live issue that impacts older Australians today. Read More

A new research report reveals that caring for an elderly person with dementia takes a greater toll on carers than other types of senior care. The report says those caring for elderly people living with dementia suffer higher rates of distress, and spend more hours caring than those who are caring for other seniors. The... Read More

Our lives as social beings hinge greatly on good communication skills. As infants we learn to fuss in a certain manner to communicate a need or to smile and laugh in delight. Children learn to communicate linguistically; teens develop more complex communication involving an ever-growing scope of vocabulary, body language and attitude. Generally speaking, our... Read More