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DEMENTIA

Why do loved ones with dementia sometimes ‘come back’ before death?

 

Dementia is often described as “the long goodbye”. Although the person is still alive, dementia slowly and irreversibly chips away at their memories and the qualities that make someone “them”.

 

Since as early as the 19th century, stories from loved ones, caregivers and health-care workers have described some people with dementia suddenly becoming lucid. They have described the person engaging in meaningful conversation, sharing memories that were assumed to have been lost, making jokes, and even requesting meals.
 

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NEWS

Enrolled Nurses Get Green Light to Fulfil RN Care Minutes in Aged Care

The Federal Government has announced a significant policy shift that allows a portion of care minutes provided by Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to count towards the Registered Nurse (RN) care time targets in residential aged care.

This change, effective from 1 October 2024, aims to address the current challenges in meeting RN staffing requirements and recognises the vital role ENs play in aged care.

NEWS

Robotic pets give elderly residents a reason to smile

 

 

 

Aged care residents in Queensland are benefiting from the companionship of a new type of furry friend – life-like therapeutic robotic pets that provide plenty of love and no mess or stress.

 

Aged care provider, Carinity, has introduced robots into all 12 of its homes, with residents at Cedarbrook the latest to benefit.

 
 

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HUMAN INTEREST

From Poland to Australia, Marek’s respite care career nurtured family connections

 

 

Marek’s journey into the aged care sector, where he wound up as AMCS’ Respite Group Team Leader, was far from traditional. He worked as a radio producer in his home country of Poland, tackling all kinds of stories as a journalist.

"I never imagined I would be working in the aged care industry, when I was younger I thought working with older people was not the job for me," Marek said. 

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Health systems still failing people with poor mental health

 

A serious disconnect between emergency departments and the NDIS is failing people with mental health conditions, as new research from the University of South Australia shows that they frequently receive inadequate care within emergency departments, potentially putting thousands of vulnerable people at risk.

Speaking with NDIS participants, the nationwide study found that when participants disclosed that they had NDIS support, clinicians wrongly assumed the NDIS provides medical and mental health crisis care. 

 

 

 
 

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