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.
With an estimated half a million Australians living with dementia and 1.6 million people involved in their care, now more than ever, communities need to come together and learn more about how they can support people living with dementia.
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Bullying is usually associated with the school yard – but the problem is also often present among seniors, in particular in nursing homes where elderly people are living together. All around the world, there is a growing awareness of the destructive power of bullying behaviour, especially in the age of internet bullying which can be hard for young people...
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A groundbreaking Australian study has established a link between dementia and increased levels of self-harm within the first six to 12 months after diagnosis.
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