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.
Many dementia experts advise people to maintain a healthy weight to reduce their risk of dementia. But some studies suggest that obesity might actually protect against dementia. What does the science say?
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This is Part 1 of The University of Queensland Brain Institute’s Brain Series on HelloCare Dementia is a complex health problem, both because of the sheer number of underlying conditions that can cause it (more than 50) and because of its direct and indirect impact on people and the health system. We currently have no cure...
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Bright colours, moving shapes and interactive screens: the Lumes digital wall brought joy to a paediatric hospital. Seeing the sheer elation such an innovation could bring, Bolton Clarke had an idea. Could this work in aged care? Using principles of dementia design, Bolton Clarke partnered with Lumes to develop content to reach residents living with...
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