This year, International Nurses Day coincided with Mother’s Day. Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shared her and her mum’s heartfelt story and provided a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.
The different care models for people with dementia are heavily discussed and this type of program prides itself on being more like a retreat rather than a respite.
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Caring for someone living with dementia isn’t always easy – it can be frustrating, overwhelming and even, at times, frightening. Though every case of dementia is different, the changes that take place in a person’s brain when they have dementia can have a range of effects, including apathy, depression, sadness, anger, agitation, confusion, or even...
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Innovative eye-tracking technology is being used to ensure older people with dementia living in residential aged care can have a say in the quality of care they receive.
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