Australia has its fair share of floods, bushfires and cyclones, and for carers of people with dementia there is an extra layer of anxiety and potential danger. With this in mind, QUT has partnered with the Red Cross to help ...

A “microtown” for seniors with complex care needs has been confirmed for Queensland, and will help those with younger onset dementia. NewDirection Care announced the “inclusive” residential care community would be built between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, and designed ...

A city near the south-east coast of Queensland is working to make a difference to the travel experiences of people with dementia. CQUniversity occupational therapy academic Dr Maria O’Reilly, alongside colleagues from CQUni, QUT and UQ have been working with ...

Research estimates that more than 110,000 Australians may be living with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by reduced control of fine motor skills, tremors, slowness of movements, impaired mobility, swallowing issues and impaired speech. As a result, staying nourished ...

Rockingham in Western Australia will soon be home to a Baptistcare accommodation facility for seniors, to be built as part of the Challenger Precinct Redevelopment. The city has given the green light for the home care provider to commence the ...

Song writing to improve relationships between people living with dementia and their families. Group singing to foster connectedness. And personalised playlists to increase physical activity. These are some of the ways Dr Imogen Clark from the University of Melbourne is ...

A Melbourne aged care home has introduced more accessible planters that allow wheelchair users or seated residents to get close to a desk-like garden bed. The additions to Mercy Place Montrose were funded through a $7000 grant from the Andrews ...

A West Australian aged care facility is providing residents with a door to the past by transforming the entryways to rooms. The Front Door project sees Bethanie residents’ doors decorated with unique designs, some of which may be similar to the ...