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While it's often our privilege to support our parents, it's also difficult when they need help but refuse it. Some ideas for managing the tricky situation theconversation.com/how-do-i-handl…

Our February newsletter is now available with stories on how to reduce your risk of dementia, programs for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment and more. To view online, visit this link and subscribe to receive monthly newletters in your inbox: mailchi.mp/facedementia/f…

After an excellent start, Anthony Albanese plan to fix aged care has been watered down, delayed, largely cosmetic or abandoned. My article in Pearls and Irritations with Les MacDonald ‘Mid term Aged Care Report card: 5/10 – must try harder’ Charles Maskell-Knight Stephen Duckett johnmenadue.com/mid-term-aged-…

The newly installed Farmwall vertical garden system at UOW will help students access affordable nutritious and sustainable foods in the pay-by-weight salad bar at Aspire Cafe - funded by karencharlton Anne-Therese McMahon

The Face Dementia practice change program launched in Western Sydney and Western Victoria last week in partnership with Dementia Training Australia, WentWest - Western Sydney PHN & Western Victoria PHN. Check out the new resources for general practice staff: facedementia.au/en/helping-gen… #generalpractice #practicenurse

Do people with #dementia get what they need? Take a look at our latest (and one of the only pieces of) evidence on #socialcare needs assessments in dementia 🗞! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14…

Govt did not like RC recommendations re levy. So Anika Wells MP established yet another taskforce composed of #agedcare sector representatives, most with vested interests. It is not surprising that the recommendations are exactly what providers wanted.

In Teresa's story, she talks about the importance of seeking a diagnosis for her dad, and how, once diagnosed, they were able to adopt a reablement approach. With thanks to Teresa, her parents, and ACH Group for sharing this inspirational story. 🤩 facedementia.au/en/teresas-sto…

Only 2 Treasurers in AUS history named World’s best by Euromoney magazine; Keating and Swan. Now, after the Morrison gov presided over largest debt in AUS history, Chalmers leads us to 2nd place in global budget ranking. Reckon we can cut the ‘LNP Best Economic Managers’ BS now?

The Face Dementia Chinese language campaign launched in Western Sydney last week. It aims to aims to break down social stigma and misconceptions about dementia in the Chinese Australian community, and promotes symptom awareness and timely diagnosis. facedementia.au/en/face-dement…

Check out our paper on 'Exploring the usability, user experience and usefulness of a supportive website for people with dementia and carers' tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Anyone wondering why we don’t have enough social housing in Australia or why so many stay in violent relationships because they have nowhere else to go?

From 🇨🇦Do expenditures on public health reduce preventable mortality in the l... sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Are you an Australian health professional interested in #dementia #rehabilitation. Participate in our free introduction to dementia rehabilitation e-course ~6h over 4 weeks starts July 2024. Email [email protected] for more information Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

CALL FOR PAPERS: The symposium welcomes submissions highlighting the challenges in doing research that rest on engagement with individuals and communities to address #health issues that affect marginalised groups. Submission form: form.jotform.com/240937747383872 ACHEEV

Through the ‘Communities for Dementia’ research project we are taking action to build the capacity of Dementia Friendly Communities (DFCs) in Australia to evaluate their impact. You can read about our progress here. forwardwithdementia.au/news/communiti…

rdcu.be/d5EIO Our new paper highlights how older people with cognitive impairment adapt & accept limitations as part of aging. We question the reliance on self-direction in care & call for more comprehensive needs assessment & supports to promote reablement Prof Ann-Marie Towers

Latest paper led by Dr Sarah-Naomi James 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in the LHA @ UCL Insight 46 study — Physical activity across life may buffer the cognitive impacts effects of early Alzheimer’s pathology — particularly in women pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11…

ADI was pleased to support the statement led by the NCD Alliance NCD Alliance at the 156th World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board in support of Universal Health Coverage. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is essential to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has access to quality dementia care,

Congratulations A/Prof Shoshana (Shooshi) Dreyfus on winning the People's Choice award at the Universities Australia 'Shaping Australia' awards for the All Abilities Playground. Such a victory for #disability inclusion!