Quality indicators – where next: what, why & who?

There are more than 100 different diseases that cause dementia, and with it a range of varying symptoms that are different and unique to each individual who lives with dementia.   One of the symptoms that can be a challenge for both people living with dementia and those that care for them is what is... Read More

Retirement living provides benefits and amenities in addition to independent accommodation. This analysis provides a comparison of retirement living with commensurate general residential living. These benefits and amenities are compared on a like-for-like basis using data across Australia. The accommodation, facilities and services available in a retirement village provide amenity and quality of life. Most... Read More

There is often a misconception that having a “generation gap” means we cannot connect with people who are from a different time to us – whether they be younger or older. However, there are many benefits from encouraging intergenerational experiences with the elderly. It allows the older person some value and purpose in the interaction... Read More