This is the first appendix to Leah Bisiani’s article “Understanding the Unequivocal Rights of People Living with Dementia: Express Yourself with Behavioural Expression”. Elder abuse is one of the vilest indicators of ageist discrimination within our current civilization. Whilst the concealed ignominy of elder abuse has grown in visibility, it remains an area that is poorly examined...
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Many older Australians experience loneliness. In the last 12 months, some aged care homes have received no visitors at all. One in four Australians live alone. Though “nervous” about it, Old People’s Home for Four Year Old’s Aesh, formerly an economics teacher, eventually decided to “give it a go”, and said the experience of being on the program has brought about positive changes in her life.
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If your loved one has dementia, you might be wondering if their symptoms have worsened in lockdown, or if they remember who you are.
Here’s what to look out for on your first visit after lockdowns end, and how to support your loved one after that.
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