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Category: Dementia

5 Stimulating and Helpful Home Activities for People With Dementia

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Caring for a loved one who has dementia? Here are five helpful activities that’ll keep them engaged. Read more » 5 Stimulating and Helpful Home Activities for People With Dementia

A Caregiver’s Guide to Communicating With Those With Dementia

June 7, 2021June 4, 2021

In this quick guide, we’ll give you practical techniques to help you better communicate with a loved one who has dementia. Read more » A Caregiver’s Guide to Communicating With Those With Dementia

A Roadmap for Dementia Care: Dementia Australia Announces Plans to Improve Quality of Care

May 10, 2021May 12, 2021

Take a look at Dementia Australia’s Dementia Roadmap as part of its response to the Royal Commission’s March 1 Final Report. Read more » A Roadmap for Dementia Care: Dementia Australia Announces Plans to Improve Quality of Care

Dementia Risks and Care: 9 Steps You Can Take to Slow Down Dementia

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

To date there remains no cure for dementia. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. Here are 9 steps that’ll help keep your mind sharp. Read more » Dementia Risks and Care: 9 Steps You Can Take to Slow Down Dementia

Early Signs of Dementia: 10 Signs to Watch Out For

November 16, 2020November 28, 2020

Dementia is a common syndrome experienced by many elderly Australians characterised by memory loss, or other symptoms affecting a person’s social and thinking abilities. Read this article to understand what dementia is, what to watch out for, and how connected care can help you live a worry-free and more independent life. Read more » Early Signs of Dementia: 10 Signs to Watch Out For

Could your blood pressure influence your chances of dementia?

Can lowering blood pressure help reduce the risk of dementia?

November 16, 2018March 4, 2020

Recent studies have shown a link between higher than average blood pressure and dementia. How can you help keep your blood pressure down? Read more » Can lowering blood pressure help reduce the risk of dementia?

Cognitive disabilities are made up of a range of conditions

What are cognitive disabilities?

September 3, 2018March 4, 2020

Cognitive disabilities affect 3 per cent of Australians and can greatly impact daily life. So what are they? And how can intellectual impairments be diagnosed? Read more » What are cognitive disabilities?

Help your loved one maintain their sense of place and identity.

Designing a dementia-friendly home

February 19, 2018March 4, 2020

Rest assured that your loved one with dementia will be safe and continue to live a happy, fulfilling life by employing these tactics to design a dementia-friendly home. Here, we talk about encouraging engagement, avoiding frustration, mitigating risks and providing emergency response options. Read more » Designing a dementia-friendly home

Discover how Montessori methods are helping people with dementia

November 20, 2017March 4, 2020

Montessori methods have proven effective at helping those with dementia live more fulfilled lives. We explore how it works, and why it’s important. Read more » Discover how Montessori methods are helping people with dementia

These resolution ideas will help the health of wellbeing of you and your friends.

The healthiest New Year’s resolutions can improve the lives of others too

January 12, 2017August 31, 2017

Traditionally, the new year is the perfect time to set some resolutions and better yourself. However, we think this year’s goals should go beyond yourself. Read more » The healthiest New Year’s resolutions can improve the lives of others too

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