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.
Inquiries have commenced regarding the death of a 90 year-old man following a fight in a dementia ward in Wollongong on Tuesday. Police were called to a nursing home facility in Woonona just before 7pm following reports of an altercation between two residents in their high-dependency dementia ward. Upon arrival, police were notified that the...
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Australian researchers have discovered a highly effective way to detect Parkinson’s disease 20-30 years before clinical symptoms appear, unlocking the potential for life-changing early interventions.
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The word ‘home’ often conjures images of a house filled with loved ones, but in reality, home is actually a feeling that comes with being in a place where you are truly comfortable and able to be yourself. Sometimes though, finding comfort can be difficult. As a person ages, their overall health and quality of...
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