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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Communication Strategies: Connecting With Someone Who Has Dementia

Our lives as social beings hinge greatly on good communication skills. As infants we learn to fuss in a certain manner to communicate a need or to smile and laugh in delight. Children learn to communicate linguistically; teens develop more complex communication involving an ever-growing scope of vocabulary, body language and attitude. Generally speaking, our... Read More

Volunteer Di and her guitar bringing joy to people with very severe symptoms of dementia

Meet Di Davies, a volunteer musician bringing joy to residents at the new Specialist Dementia Care Unit (SDCU) in HammondCare Horsley. Her singalongs, filled with classics like "You Are My Sunshine," are a bright spot for those who have faced tough times. Read More

Experts call for better support for people living with dementia

A new Dementia Australia report, released today, has shown discrimination toward people living with dementia can lead to delays in diagnosis and increased social isolation. Read More
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