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.
A former dementia educator is putting together a training program for police and emergency response crews across Australia to prevent further fatal incidents like those involving NSW Police and 95-year-old aged care resident, Clare Nowland.
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Later this year, Victorian parliament will have a vote on whether to legalise assisted suicide for those with terminal illnesses. One of the more vexing issues with such voluntary euthanasia laws is the question on who qualifies, and how this is determined. When most people think of assisted suicide, the most common condition that most think...
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Stories from loved ones, caregivers and health-care workers have described some people with dementia suddenly engaging in meaningful conversation, sharing memories and even requesting meals in the day before their death.
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