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.
“Music soothes the soul,” they say, which is especially the case seen in people living with dementia. Dementia has a wide range of symptoms that can vary from person to person. While some may have challenges with memory and recall, others deal with high levels of anxiety and depression. According to a new report, these...
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When Helen Blayden was asked to run a pilot program for the Butterfly model of care, she wondered where she’d find the time to focus on residents’ emotions, while also doing all the other important work she had to do. A nurse for nearly 40 years, Ms Blayden was used to routines, rosters – and getting...
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Just because people with dementia and other complex needs have health issues, it does not mean their wants and needs differ from that of a healthy person. They -too, want to have real lives and want to be able to connect and grow. And for older people, that should be reflected in their aged care...
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