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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Torn apart: When married couples can’t live together in aged care

Should nursing homes give priority to residents who can afford to pay for aged care, even if it means frail and elderly couples are separated? A perth nursing home is refusing to grant an 87 year old man a bed in the home where his wife of 68 years lives because the home is giving... Read More

People with dementia can be vulnerable to financial abuse: falls could be early warning sign

People with dementia who are struggling to manage their finances may be more likely to share their personal financial details with strangers, the author of new research says. Most of us have little trouble managing our finances. We can pay our bills, set up direct debits, use cash with ease, buy items online with a... Read More

Older man with Alzheimer’s skips renewal test, gets to keep his licence

The daughter of an older man with dementia has shared her anger on social media after he was granted permission to continue driving. Read More
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