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Australia’s National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034: What it is and why it matters?
Season 1 Episode 29
Did you know that in December 2024 the Australian Government launched a 10-year National Dementia Action Plan? This isn’t just a policy document, it’…
4 months ago
Providing LGBTQ+ inclusive dementia care: What it takes and why it’s important
Season 1 Episode 28
Did you know that LGBTQ+ inclusive care isn’t just a nice-to-have, but a vital part of effective dementia services? Providing care that is affirming …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Outdoors and green spaces: Nature as therapy
Season 1 Episode 27
Did you know that access to nature isn’t just nice to have but is vital for all people, especially for those living with dementia? Nature can reduce …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Palliative care and dementia: Understanding the connection and supporting families through tough decisions
Season 1 Episode 26
Did you know palliative care isn’t just for the final days of life? For people living with dementia, it plays a vital role throughout the condition, …
5 months, 1 week ago
Walking together: Dementia and palliative care pathways
Season 1 Episode 25
Did you know that many families don’t realise when palliative care begins for a loved one with dementia? Yet early, compassionate conversations can b…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Color and contrast: Designing with the eye in mind
Season 1 Episode 24
Did you know that color and contrast can make or break how safe and welcoming a care environment feels? For people with dementia, high-contrast desig…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Supporting people living with dementia during respite in a residential care home, Annie’s story.
Season 1 Episode 20
Did you know that tailored care approaches in residential care homes can significantly improve the quality of life for people living with dementia? W…
6 months ago
The power of personal spaces: Designing rooms that feel like home
Season 1 Episode 23
Did you know that a residential care home doesn’t have to feel institutional? Personal touches, familiar objects, and warm design can be used to tran…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Music therapy in dementia care: unlocking memory, emotion, and connection
Season 1 Episode 22
Did you know that music has the power to awaken memories, reduce anxiety, and create meaningful moments for people living with dementia? Music therap…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Reablement: encouraging and maintaining independence
Season 1 Episode 21
Did you know that supporting someone to do things for themselves instead of doing it for them can boost their confidence, maintain dignity, and impro…
7 months ago