Royal Commission isn’t highlight “new problems”, hear from Leanne Emerson, Dementia Australia

When aged care provider, RFBI, realised that they had a COVID outbreak on their hands, conflicting health advice between state and federal health authorities became more of a problem than a solution. Read More

An aged care worker recently wrote this post on our site. We have republished it here with their permission, because it reveals the deep pride they feel about their important work in aged care during COVID-19, and it also reflects the keen appreciation the community has for their care and support. We hope these words resonate with other aged care... Read More

Maree grew up watching her mum Alice lead a very busy social life with daily lunches, the phone constantly ringing and a household of visitors. But when Alice developed dementia several years ago her friends drifted away, unable to cope with or understand her changing behaviour.  Maree then took over, becoming her mum’s full-time carer... Read More