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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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

Second Retro Memory Town Signals The Future Of Adult Daycare

When the original ‘Town Square’ opened its doors to visitors in August 2018, the reactions from senior attendees and their families was nothing short of inspiring. Those who passed through the doors of a generic beige warehouse located on Main Street in Chula Vista, found themselves entering the 9,000 square-foot working replica of a 1950’s... Read More

Experts call for more specialist dementia care funding and training

Prioritising ongoing staff training, additional funding and tailored dementia care support has been a focus of the International Dementia Conference’s opening day in Sydney today. Read More
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