What can I do to help my Dad stay connected and supported during the festive season? | Ask Steve
“Hi Dr Steve, my Dad lives with dementia, and I worry that he is becoming increasingly isolated in his current care environment. He finds the large family gatherings quite...
Delicious quick recipes for everyone to enjoy
Sarah Brown is a dietician who specialises in food and nutrition for older people including people living with dementia. Here she shares the importance of honouring personal...
Supporting someone living with dementia during the holiday season
During the holiday season you may be supporting someone living with dementia who is away from familiar surroundings. Here are a few suggestions to help you bring a touch of...
Frontotemporal Dementia strikes at prime of life, cruelly disrupting families and careers
Karen McStay, 35, dreams of juggling her children, her husband, her career, and making a home like other young mums.
Mental health in people with dementia | Ask Steve
Dear Dr Macfarlane, my questions to you are: How can we (the clinicians working in aged care) better assess mental health in older adults living with dementia? Is there connection...
Upskilling the respite care workforce
The need for high-quality respite care has never been greater. Close to 150,000 Australians care for a family member living with dementia at home and as our population ages this...
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