Attention Tasmanians: the world’s biggest dementia study is looking for 10,000 volunteers
The Hobart-based Wicking Dementia Research Centre wants to conduct the biggest dementia study of its…More
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All together now: this NSW town has transformed into a ‘dementia-friendly’ community
The beautiful, sleepy beachside town of Kiama, 120 kilometres south of Sydney (pictured), was selected…More
What’s been happening in the Royal Commission into Aged Care?
The Sydney hearings for the Royal Commission (running across this week and last) have been…More
‘True Doors’ helps aged care feel like home for dementia residents
Earlier this week at the Royal Commission hearings, we heard from some Assistants-in-Nursing (AINs) on…More
The power of song: research highlights emotional benefits of music for people with dementia
Currently, more than 436,000 Australians are living with dementia. Symptoms vary widely between feelings of…More
Aged care home builds ‘sensory garden’ for residents with dementia
St Francis Aged Care in central west NSW has created an outdoor space designed to…More
An eye scan could detect Alzheimer’s disease, says new study
Yes, it’s true – researchers from the Duke Eye Center in San Francisco have shown…More
Animal therapy: robotic pets bring back happy memories for people with dementia
A number of aged care home across Perth are rolling out robotic kittens and puppies…More
Interactive dementia app to give loved ones ‘a better visit’
Dementia Australia have developed a new app that helps family and friends connect and communicate…More
An update on our story on restraints in aged care
Since our story last week here, the Department of Health has updated the guidance for…More