Shaynna Blaze, on her mother’s dementia diagnosis

Caring for someone living with dementia isn’t always easy – it can be frustrating, overwhelming and even, at times, frightening. Though every case of dementia is different, the changes that take place in a person’s brain when they have dementia can have a range of effects, including apathy, depression, sadness, anger, agitation, confusion, or even... Read More

WARNING: Graphic Content   Male nurse Michael William Schuppe, 59, was granted bail on Sunday after being charged with the sexual assault of an 89-year old aged care resident with ‘extreme dementia,’ in October this year. It is alleged that Mr Schuppe digitally penetrated the 89 year old victim in front of a co-worker, after... Read More

Could this be what the future of dementia care looks like? A new technique with online tools that puts carers front and centre is not only improving outcomes for carers, it’s also improving the care they are providing for their loved ones. It’s estimated more than 1.2 million Australians care for someone with dementia. With... Read More