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.
General practitioners (GPs) who regularly consult in aged care facilities will have access to a new advice service to help them manage the clinical needs of older people with dementia complicated by behavioural and psychological symptoms.
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Person-centred care is seen as one of the best ways forward for aged care - it puts the person first in decision-making and treats them with dignity and respect. But often those decisions are impacted when cognitive decline occurs.
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One of the dilemmas people face when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is telling others. Should only close family be told, or should you let a wider circle of friends and family know?
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