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Reminiscence therapy – unique support for the elderly

Reminiscence therapy – unique support for the elderly

You’ve heard that phrase the mind is a muscle, right? Thinking about the mind as a muscle means understanding that it is flexible and needs regular exercise. As our population ages, more and more people face living with a cognitive impairment, but there are many unique ways to support elderly minds. What is reminiscence therapy? […]

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Giving back dignity to dementia patients

Giving back dignity to dementia patients

In aged care, over two thirds of people living in residential care have cognitive impairment that is considered moderate or severe. With this in mind, having a thorough understanding of what dementia is and how we can support people to live with dignity is essential for those working in the aged care sector. Did you […]

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Dementia advocacy within the aged care sector

Dementia advocacy within the aged care sector

Living with dementia is a reality for an estimated half a million Australians. While the exact number of people with dementia is unknown, what we do know is that the impact is far-reaching for those who have it and their families. According to Dementia Australia, it is estimated there are more than 400,000 people living with […]

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The power of music to help manage dementia

The power of music to help manage dementia

Music has a universal effect on humans and has been reported to evoke the full range of emotions. For those living with dementia music could be integrated into care programs to bring back memories from their past and thus improve the quality of life. With almost half a million people in Australia living with dementia […]

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Dementia Action Week 2019 – Dementia doesn’t discriminate. Do you?

Dementia Action Week 2019 – Dementia doesn’t discriminate. Do you?

In 2019 there are over 447,000 Australians who are living with dementia. According to Dementia Australia, this figure is on the increase, with around 250 people adding to it each day. Dementia is also the second leading cause of death in Australia. Dementia Action Week takes place from September 16 to 22, 2019, timed to […]

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Understanding dementia as an aged care worker

Understanding dementia as an aged care worker

Dementia – as an aged care worker you are likely to come across individuals living with it, but how much do you know about it? Dementia is often associated with confusion and frustration, including for the families of those impacted, though there’s still quite a bit of misconception around what it actually is.   What […]

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Aged Care

Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Aged Care

More than half of all people in permanent residential aged care have dementia, according to a report released last month by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). This highlights the importance of understanding the impact Alzheimer’s and dementia in aged care. Both the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) and Certificate IV in […]

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