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.
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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Stories from loved ones, caregivers and health-care workers have described some people with dementia suddenly engaging in meaningful conversation, sharing memories and even requesting meals in the day before their death.
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Older Australians have been significant beneficiaries of the 2018 Federal budget. But will the additional funding be enough? We take a look at what the industry is saying. Key aged care measures in the 2018 Federal Budget $1.6 billion for 14,000 new high level home care packages to provide some relief for the 105,000-strong waiting...
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