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.
I love soft cooked eggs! When The Lantern Project recently decided to look at the issue of soft cooked eggs in aged care residential facilities, I wanted to be a part of the team. Soft eggs is a topic that exasperates staff, traumatises managers and frustrates residents. There are many layers of people between the...
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For the first time in nearly two decades, US health regulators have approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease. However, the decision is not without controversy.
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In a recent study, it was discovered the point that marks a rapid escalation in the build-up of Alzheimer’s disease proteins, giving the precise timeframe for action. Combining this knowledge could help us tell people if and when they might develop dementia – something currently unavailable.
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