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.
Australia’s dementia care rules haven't been updated since 2016, but that is about to change. Monash University is calling on the public to help shape the first major guideline update in a decade - and here's how you make your voice heard.
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Caring for an older family member with dementia can bring long-standing family tensions to the surface, particularly when relatives disagree about responsibilities and care. Early planning, open communication and support can help families navigate some of these challenges.
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Aspirin didn't prevent dementia when everyone was lumped together. For years, that has been the verdict from large trials, and it has left researchers with few affordable options for reducing the risk of a condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Australians. But when researchers looked at genetics, a different picture emerged for one group.
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