A new survey of the general public has revealed shockingly low awareness and understanding of dementia, says the peak body representing people with the condition. The survey of more than 1,000 people found more than 80 per cent of Australians ...

Alzheimer’s Australia recently put out a call for people passionate about fighting dementia to walk the Kokoda Trail in aid of research and support. Registered nurse Sarah Pettenon answered. Pettenon, manager of person directed care at Lifeview Residential Care, joined ...

For the past 16 years, Margaret Jorgensen has been ensuring older people in her local community who have lost a partner are not alone. To eliminate the social isolation many elderly Australians experience, Jorgensen began the Wildflower Day Club at ...

A new survey focused on the way different sectors approach technology has revealed a mismatch between the views of firstline health workers and executives. The research, commissioned by Microsoft, highlighted an eagerness among firstline health workers to engage with technology, yet ...

Eight residents of a Floridian aged care home died after the site lost air conditioning in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, leading many people, including the state’s Governor to question why residents were not evacuated. The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood ...

Sexuality is a part of life no matter a person’s age and regardless of whether they have dementia. Dr Cindy Jones from Griffith University raised this point following her study into a training program designed to improve health professional’s knowledge ...

“It’s not abnormal to feel grief when a client or resident dies.” Marie-Anne Schull, from palliative care provider Karuna, offered this reassurance in an interview with Aged Care Insite. Her comments followed Karuna’s survey of 100 nurses that revealed nearly ...

Wound prevention for at-risk residents should be front of mind for aged care professionals. But if a resident does develop a wound, knowing the basics, including how to correctly use dressings, is crucial. Jan Rice, a wound management clinician, shared ...