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Micro-Towns Helping Older Australians Live “Normal” Active and Fulfilling Lives
Natasha Chadwick entered the aged care industry early in her career, and quickly became determined to change the way things were done.
Read MoreCongratulations to Natasha Chadwick – Finalist
The Telstra Business Women’s Awards judges have selected Natasha as one of the most outstanding women doing business in Queensland and have shortlisted her for the finals which will take place in Brisbane at the end of March. It’s an incredible achievement, but no less than she deserves.
Read MoreSix Invaluable Lessons: What 20 Years in Aged Care Taught Me About Being an Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur is an experience like no other. Simply put, it is not easy and not for the fainthearted. Often, when I hear people talk about starting a business, one of the reasons they give is it will free them from the drudgery of the nine-to-five life. I wonder if they know what they’re…
Read MoreDementia Village
A radical new way to treat dementia patients has come to Australia. Instead of nursing homes, sufferers get to live in what’s designed to look like any other town. They can live almost normal lives, but they’re safe and happy, and their families are thrilled.
Read MoreNew Aussie dementia facility giving residents new lease on life
A newly established dementia facility is changing the lives of those suffering with the terrible condition and making them feel more at home. Described as a micro town, the NewDirection Care facility seems like any ordinary community except for the fact, 60 per cent of its residents are living with dementia.
Read MoreWorld first residential microtown for those with dementia
Paul Heckler was just 52 in 2013 when he began to experience the symptoms that would change his life forever. “Paul hadn’t been working for some time and was complaining about trouble seeing,” Astrid, Paul’s wife, told A Current Affair. He underwent a myriad of tests to try to figure out just what was wrong,…
Read MoreWhat being an aged care pioneer taught me about the joys of growing older
When they imagine getting older most young and middle-aged people do so with dread and apprehension. Growing old is synonymous with disease, decay, aches, pains and loneliness. Certainly, there are some downsides to aging but there are also very many upsides. Spending more than 20 years innovating in the aged care sector while being the…
Read MoreIs it OK to segregate someone because they are living with dementia?
All talk, no action! I don’t know about you, but 2018 seems to be an annus horribilis for Residential Aged Care (RAC). With the recent announcement of a Royal Commission on Aged Care, not a week goes by without the media focussing on something negative in our industry. This isn’t helped by the fact that…
Read MoreNurses play a crucial role in the early identification of delirium
Nurses play a crucial role in the early identification of delirium in people of all ages, with research suggesting that increased delirium education and understanding can improve awareness of the condition, and potentially improve the management of people who have delirium.
Read MoreAged Care Pioneer
After more than two decades in Aged Care, Natasha Chadwick believed Australia’s aged care model needed an innovative makeover and a people first approach. A year ago, she opened the doors to NewDirection Care, the world’s first diagnosis-inclusive Microtown for Australian seniors with complex care needs including those with dementia and younger onset dementia.
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