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IN THE NEWS

Congratulations to Natasha Chadwick – Finalist

By Administrator | Mar 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Congratulations 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.

Dementia Village

By Administrator | Jan 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Dementia 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.

New Aussie dementia facility giving residents new lease on life

By Administrator | Jan 15, 2019 | Comments Off on New 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.

World first residential microtown for those with dementia

By Administrator | Jan 15, 2019 | Comments Off on World 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,…

Nurses play a crucial role in the early identification of delirium

By Administrator | Oct 25, 2018 | Comments Off on Nurses 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.