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.
When 39-year-old mother of two, Sarah Park, realised she was repeating herself at a barbecue with friends, she put it down to the prosecco she had been drinking. But as time went on, she began to come to the realisation that there was something more to her occasional mistakes. She mixed up her children’s clothing,...
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When a young person is diagnosed with dementia, there are limited options available for them when it comes to the time they can no longer remain living at thome. Many end up living in residential aged care facilities for no other reason than it was the only option available to them. However, Natasha Chackwick, chief...
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Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be devastating for individuals and their families. In addition to facing the prospect of mental decline, people in the early stages of dementia may begin to display personality changes and differences in behaviour. Fortunately, individuals with dementia can be active participants in their care if the disease is diagnosed...
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