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Research suggests mindfulness meditation may actually help to slow down the mental decline of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Mindfulness, a kind of meditation where one “pays attention on purpose without judgement,” has been a part of religious and spiritual practices for centuries. People who practice Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) have reported health improvements in... Read More

Regardless of whether you’re a hard-working professional in the aged care industry, or a selfless family member that has taken on the responsibility to care for a loved, there is an emotional toll that can mount when caring for someone living with dementia. Even the most caring, thoughtful, and well-intentioned dementia carer can be prone... Read More

  A Newcastle Aged Care resident was left in bed surrounded by her own urine and faeces. Many voices are chiming in on this horrifying revelation saying cost-cutting and understaffing are at the crux of this shocking example of neglect. Hearing of a situation like this strikes us all, regardless of age, background and context.... Read More