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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Not Good Enough, Instance Of Neglect In Aged Care Highlights Grievous Need For Change

  A Newcastle Aged Care resident was left in bed surrounded by her own urine and faeces. Many voices are chiming in on this horrifying revelation saying cost-cutting and understaffing are at the crux of this shocking example of neglect. Hearing of a situation like this strikes us all, regardless of age, background and context.... Read More

Can people with dementia vote in the Voice referendum?

All Australians will need to vote on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament referendum on 14 October, but what about those living with dementia? Read More

Former dementia educator to offer training to police, first responders

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. Read More
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