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.
With the growing number of people with dementia living in the community, it’s necessary that society adapts to be more inclusive. This not only means having more dementia and healthcare services available – but allowing people with dementia to go about regular activities with ease. Some examples are using clearer signs and less harsh lights...
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Social isolation can lead to negative health effects – this is something that many studies and researches have stated in the past. The negative effects are especially seen in people living with dementia, who are more likely to exhibit agitation and restlessness than people who do have some social interactions. It has even been suggested...
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Some common symptoms of dementia are forgetfulness and confusion. Whereby people living with dementia at times may find themselves in a position where they are down the street and can’t recall where they need to be or how they get there. Just because a person may get lost or confused, does not mean that they...
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