Well-designed environments have major impacts on people living with dementia. Some are simple things – like a change of colour – some more complex – like a different structural design – however what is clear is that more attention needs to be...
Aurous is quite simply, a wonderful organisation with an inspirational mission at its heart: “To use the power of connection to reduce isolation and loneliness for Australians” In particular, Aurous has the over 65s in its sights, and with recent...
The Potted History There are Carers in all walks of life doing small and large things – sometimes extraordinary and sometimes concerned with the simple, but often challenging, matters of daily living. In March 1897, seven extraordinary women met in the Telegraph...
I had a huge A-HA! moment yesterday, and if you are supporting someone of my mother’s generation (she turns 94 in July) and particularly someone living with dementia, then this may well be relevant for you. My mother’s regular bills are paid automatically,...
According to peak body Dementia Australia, hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia in later life, and much research has been and continues to be conducted to better understand what the relationship is, and how we might mitigate the risk factors. As individuals,...
I have never doubted the value of Membo Noticeboard – there is no doubt that we have been able to give my 93-year old mum who lives with Alzheimer’s dementia the last 2 years of independent living as a direct result of creating it.I usually see her several times a...
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