Video: The importance of nutrition for seniors

As there is a wide variety of different kinds of dementia, there are also an extensive number of possible symptoms that a person may live with. For some, it may be challenges with their memory, for others it may be difficulties with speech and swallowing. Another common symptom that many people with dementia experience is... Read More

  We all benefit from having our senses stimulated, and that doesn’t change as we grow older. But for aged care residents, sensory stimulation can become more challenging due to health conditions that restrict mobility and strength, or cognitive impairment, such as dementia, that can affect the senses. Our senses help us navigate the world,... Read More

A worrying trend is the assumption that people with cognitive impairment cannot be expected to maintain a healthy weight, but as experienced professionals point out, the diminished ability for self-care can and should be matched by improving identification and solutions. Read More