Home sweet home. T.S.Elliot wrote ‘home is where one starts from’. With age, we also know that home is where we want to end. One of the things we work hardest for throughout our earning life is the security of…
There’s been a lot of discussion recently, both in the media and the community, about GPS devices for people living with dementia. Many people like to take a walk, go to the shops or exercise a pet. This doesn’t change…
With increasing life expectancies for the ageing baby boomers, savvy financial planning for the golden years is the new black. Numerous revelations of the enquiries into the financial services sector, especially the Royal Commission, raises the bar in terms of…
In remote Indigenous communities access to aged care services, in particular dementia-specific support, is limited or even non-existent. There is a pressing need for improved services and greater awareness and understanding of dementia among Aboriginal communities. Data suggests dementia prevalence…
A diagnosis of dementia is often confronting. Sadly, the first emotional response is often one of shame. Dementia is not a self-inflicted injury, yet the stigma of dementia means that shame can complicate how individuals respond to their diagnosis. The…
Alzheimer’s WA has five simple tips to help the wider community better connect with a person living with dementia. These suggestions can help those living with dementia feel less alone, with a greater sense of belonging, while being treated with…
In life we face a lot of ‘what if’s’. What if we paint the wall Vivid White instead of Natural White? In all likelihood, no one will notice. Don’t sweat the small stuff. What if the car won’t start? Call…
Worried about memory loss in a loved one? We have all walked into a room with purpose, only to forget what we wanted. Or forgotten where we parked the car. These are normal memory lapses that are usually due to…
Andy Creighan has been working as a volunteer gardener with Chorus, formerly Volunteer Taskforce, since 2015 and was recently nominated by his colleagues for Volunteer of the Year 2018 – People’s Choice. The People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual who…
Experiencing life through sensory stimulation is an important part of living. For people with dementia the opportunity to experience pleasant sensory engagement as the condition progresses may be reduced. Creating sensory experiences through the use of fiddle boards, twiddle mats…
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