Shaynna Blaze, on her mother’s dementia diagnosis

  For some people, the term ‘modern technology’ is daunting. Despite decades of scientific and medical advancements, the stigma of fear and trepidation has yet to dissipate, and maybe entertainment is partly to blame. The narrative of Man Vs Machine began for most in 1898, with the publishing of the H.G Wells novel War of... Read More

The Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) newly updated Dementia Capable Care program provides carers with the skills and knowledge to offer an ‘enriched model of care’. The course blends the Claudia Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model, Kitwood’s model of person-centred care, and verbal de-escalation techniques into a fresh and efficient approach to dementia care. This enables carers to more effectively support the person, maximise their quality of life, and minimise psychological and behavioural symptoms. Read More

Dementia in children is caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain’s development and function which over time leads to progressive cognitive decline. Most significantly, the child loses their future, the opportunity to grow up and experience their adult life. Read More