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If you couldn’t see your food on the plate, then it would be no wonder that you wouldn’t eat it. Researchers believe that the visual-cognitive deficiencies caused by Alzheimer’s are due to people with the diagnosis not being able to process visual data—such as depth perception and contrast. There have been a number of studies... Read More

When someone is diagnosed with dementia, planning for the future – especially their financial future – may be the furthest thing from their mind. In fact, many Australians choose not to plan ahead at all. Studies show that at least 45 per cent of Australians do not have a valid Will. Less than 20 per cent... Read More

The royal commission’s proposed changes to the use of chemical restraint in aged care are mostly positive, but making it much harder to obtain prescriptions for antipsychotics could have unintended consequences, such as pushing residents onto other powerful medications, says a highly experienced aged care pharmacist. The commissioners have recommended that as soon as 1 November 2021, only a psychiatrist or geriatrician will be able to “initially prescribe” antipsychotics for aged care residents (recommendation 61). After that initial decision, GPs will be able to issue repeat prescriptions. Read More