Peak calls for renewed funding for dementia initiative
Consumer peak body Dementia Australia has this week called on the Australian Government to commit to ongoing funding for a...
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Brisbane Council commits to dementia friendly Olympic city
Dementia Australia has commended Brisbane City Council for committing to making the Queensland capital dementia-friendly for the 2032 Olympics. Queensland...
Dementia crusader recognised in Queens Birthday honours
Dementia Australia has congratulated its CEO Maree McCabe, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in...
Creating dementia-friendly technology
Assistive technology that is highly useful in aged care can be useless for people with dementia because often it's beyond...
Zoom guide for people with dementia
Dementia Australia has prepared resources to help people living with dementia use video conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay connected....
Keeping the world open for people living with dementia
COVID-19 has changed everyone’s lives but for most of us, once the crisis has passed, we will be able to reconnect with family and friends and get back...
New learning platform aims to improve dementia care
Simplicity is important when communicating with a person with dementia, the head of Dementia Australia tells Community Care Review. Consumer...
Dementia on track to become leading cause of death
Dementia remains the second leading cause of death in Australia and is likely to take the number one spot in...
‘Dementia navigators’ to guide path after diagnosis
Dementia Australia has launched a trial program that will give people coping with a fresh diagnosis of the condition better...
Sector urges ‘constructive’ approach from watchdog on new standards
The aged care sector has pledged to work towards a smooth transition to new aged care standards, but is urging...
Breakdown in referral pathway after dementia diagnosis, commission hears
The aged care royal commission has heard people are missing out on support and health management after being diagnosed with...
Rollout begins of 10,000 new home care packages
Ken Wyatt The rollout of 10,000 new home care packages flagged in December will begin this week, the federal government...