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.
While the exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease remains mystery, the manifestation of the disease as one showing progressive cognitive decline is widely understood. But new research suggests that the biology of this disease is not limited to the brain. Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have found what could be a new link between type...
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Because of the various ranging side effects of dementia – which can be anything from forgetfulness and confusion to incontinence to mobility issues – people with dementia end up in hospital more often than the rest of the general population. However, despite the frequency of admissions of people with dementia, these emergency rooms are not equipped...
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has been trailing sessions aimed at people with dementia and their carers to promote story-sharing, social interaction and connection with huge success.
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