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.
(Please ensure you have read the published Part 1 and Part 2 of this article, and have located the relevant appendices.) The Little Boy and the Old Man By Shel Silverstein Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the old Man, “I do too.” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I...
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Will all the medical advice and helpful tips out there about “preventing dementia” and “reducing the risks”, it can be rather confusing trying to understand out how lifestyle changes can help you. You might read some articles and wonder, “ok, so if I do all these things regularly, does this mean I will not develop...
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The future direction and role of psychologists’ in aged care homes should be full of possibilities and not negative stereotypes. The general public and some psychologists have similar views of these places, as a lonely and depressing place to live. Psychologists in aged care homes can help change the direction of these attitudes by educating...
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