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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Future Direction, The Role of Psychologists’ in Aged Care Homes

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... Read More

Five Stars for David Stratton. And for the documentary about him, and about the history of Australian film

I am still floating in movie junky heaven. Last week, finally, I got to go to the much anticipated preview of the documentary David Stratton: A Cinematic Life, followed by a Q&A with the stellar duo themselves, David and Margaret, back together again, and joined on stage by award-winning director Gillian Armstrong and the documentary’s... Read More

Do Aged Care Staff Need More Dementia Education?

Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, and there is no cure. – Australian Bureau of Statistics (2015) In Australia, it is estimated that there are more than 413,000 people living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to reach 1,100,890 by 2056. Worldwide, there... Read More
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