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A Life Worth Remembering

Dementia rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are much higher than non-Indigenous Australians, affecting not just the people with the disea…

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Caring for someone with Dementia

1-minute read People caring for loved ones living with dementia are a growing group across Australia. They share experiences and feelings about their role whi…

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COVID-19 and caring for people with dementia

In a tea room conversation with a colleague (adhering to social distancing guidelines), Margaret* recounted a situation so perfectly relevant in today’s climat…

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Creating a Dementia Safe Home

Creating a home environment that is safe and promotes independence for someone with dementia can be a challenging task. However, by understanding how dem…

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Dawn's Story - Dealing with dementia

Dawn* was convinced there were people coming to steal her belongings, so after dinner when her husband Bill* was settled in the lounge room dozing in front of…

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Dementia Awareness: the i-Remember Memory Cases

The iRemember Memory Cases are an initiative of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). First developed a number of years ago they are resource…

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Improving communications with people with cognitive disability

1-minute read People who live with cognitive disabilities have a right to be listened to, effectively heard, and spoken with as adults. It is a human right no…

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Know your rights around dementia and drugs in aged-care homes

A report on the recent study of the use of antipsychotic medications and benzodiazepines in people with dementia in aged care.

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Music for the soul

Music Therapy is a great tool to have in your collection. In this article, we explain the benefits, what a session looks like, and how to access NDIS funds for…

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Rotary trials Music Therapy for Dementia Care

A personalised music program is being trialled by the Geraldton Rotary Club in Western Australia to support people living with dementia. The program began…

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The dementia guide

The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Dementia Guide can help anyone learn about dementi…

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Travellers with Dementia

Visit England and Visit Scotland together this October launched a Business Support Guide titled “Dementia-Friendly Tourism.” In partnership with Alzheimers Soc…