At this time of COVID-19 and home isolation, care staff are probably finding family carers more stressed than usual. Increased levels of support are needed for them to provide care for the Person Living with Dementia (PLWD) at home. This is especially true for family...
Last week, we looked at the negative impact of not knowing a person well, how lack of insight into their history and habits can lead to an adverse outcome. This week I want to review the positive side of understanding the consumer of aged care services better and how...
September is Dementia Awareness month here in Australia. It is a good opportunity to reflect on what supports are available to indigenous people living with dementia and the services who support them to live a quality life. I remember when starting out in aged care...
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