Five thoughtful things you can do for an elderly parent living with dementia
Family and friends matter when it comes to navigating life’s ups and downs. So, what can you do to keep the special bond alive when an elderly parent is living with dementia? How can you stay con...
Tips for choosing the right aged care for you or your loved ones
Finding the best care for your loved one can be a difficult journey – for all of the family. Anecdotal evidence suggests – and many health care professionals agree – that when compared to reside...
10 things you can do to prevent dementia
In Australia, there are over 1,500 new cases of dementia diagnosed each week. It's predicted that by 2050 there will be almost one million Australians with the condition and 10 times as many family me...
Dementia is second leading cause of death of Australians…
The number of deaths in Australia from dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, has increased by 68 per cent over the past decade while other leading causes of death, such as heart disease, stroke and...
Top eight iPad apps to support people with dementia
Tablets and touchscreen devices such as iPads are very useful in helping people with dementia engage with their community. iPads are tactile, versatile and very simple to use and the apps make it easy...
Is air pollution connected to dementia?
Did you know that air pollution could be linked to an increasing risk of developing dementia? According to an observational study undertaken by researchers and scientists at King's, St Georges, The Un...
Dementia Awareness Month
Did you know that September is Dementia Awareness Month? Dementia Awareness Month is a campaign conducted by Alzheimer’s Australia that’s all about encouraging Australians to become aware of demen...
How to communicate effectively with a person with dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be very challenging, as their past ability to communicate and understand can be affected. The inability to understand or be understood is extremely frustrating...
Wendy Mitchell’s book provides inspiration to those living with dementia
Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at 58 years of age. Her disease became obvious when she had a fall while jogging by the River Ouse in York, where she lives in th...