Scottish aged care resident living with dementia records single after video goes viral
83-year-old Margaret Mackie (pictured) has recorded a single of the song ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra…More
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Kidding around: spending time with children can stave off dementia
Both young and old benefit from increased time together – including a decrease in loneliness…More
Video: farewell Monty Python’s Terry Jones
The comedy world lost one of its greats this week with the death of Terry…More
New sensory garden for Bethanie Elanora Aged Care residents
Fifteen residents of Bethanie Elanora’s dementia wing are reaping the benefits of a newly installed…More
Want to live to 100? You can miss the gym, says the man who pioneered the idea of “Blue Zones”
The “Blue Zones” are the spots around the world – in Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan;…More
Do you have a loved one living with dementia? These tips may help you prepare for the holidays
The holidays are usually a time for celebrating with family and friends but for people…More
How people with dementia can best enjoy the holidays
Q How should families approach traditional holiday gatherings? A Adult children who have one parent…More
An app that can detect early signs of dementia simply by listening to older people speak? It’s real
The speech-analysing technology is being developed by engineers at UNSW Sydney – and could one…More
Got weed? Perth aged care provider joins medicinal cannabis trial
Aged care provider Catholic Homes has been chosen by the University of Notre Dame to…More
Think about a retirement village
This week we have been at the Retirement Living Conference on the Gold Coast. The…More