Dec 21, 2019

Best of 2019: 24 Hour Nurse, A Mother’s Day Story

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.

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Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s – new study

Researchers have developed an innovative nasal spray that has shown positive results in reducing the deadly tau protein build up and improving memory. Read More

The impact of lockdown on residents in care like my grandma

A few months ago, when it looked like coronavirus in Australia was clearing and restrictions were lifting, I was in Sydney. While I was there, I was taking every opportunity I had to visit my grandma in her care home. Due to coronavirus, I wasn’t allowed to actually enter the premises, but carers would sit her by a window, and I could talk to her from outside. Grandma is living with dementia and so would always question why I wasn't allowed to come in to give her a hug. Read More

Loneliness is the Ultimate Poverty: Part 4

By Leah Bisiani, MHlthSc/Dip Bus/Dementia and Aged Care Consultant/RN.1 This is part 4 of a 5-part series, ‘Loneliness is the Ultimate Poverty’, written by Leah Bisiani. Please ensure you have read parts 1-3 to appreciate this information in context. The language of communication People living with dementia often attempt to search for such meaning by... Read More
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