Tag Archives: featured

Dementia on rise in Australia with hundreds developing it every day

CANBERRA: New figures show the number of people living with dementia in Australia continues to… read more

Silent disco fever spreads through aged care centres

BYRON BAY: Silent discos, popular at music festivals and clubs geared towards Generation Y, have… read more

Creative couples’ intervention helps people with Alzheimer’s communicate

LONDON: A first-of-its-kind study using a 10-week in-home intervention to support couples affected by dementia… read more

Social interaction and staff training reduce agitation in dementia patients

LONDON: An approach to nursing home care that fosters interest and social interaction among patients… read more