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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Link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease confirmed

  While it’s easy to understand that air pollution may affect our lungs because we breathe in air, it’s not so obvious that there could be links between air pollution and other parts of our body. Now scientists have established that there is a link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease, and they have established... Read More

5 Reasons Why a Person with Dementia Might be Dehydrated

When a person has dementia, it is important to make sure they eat right and drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is common in people with dementia, find out how you can best support them so that it doesn’t cause other health concerns. What is Dehydration? Dehydration is what happens when an individual loses more fluids... Read More

Dementia-Friendly Cinemas: Taking Grandma to the Movies

With the growing number of people with dementia living in the community, it’s necessary that society adapts to be more inclusive. This not only means having more dementia and healthcare services available – but allowing people with dementia to go about regular activities with ease. Some examples are using clearer signs and less harsh lights... Read More
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