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| | | A $19 million investment from an industry super fund has helped an innovative dementia care village open its doors in Tasmania. In development with HESTA, not-for-profit aged care provider Glenview and Social Ventures Australia (SVA), the Korongee Village ... |
| | | | ... within the letter of engagement or instruction. "When you're talking about somebody with an acquired brain injury or dementia, unless they are right at the most severe end of the spectrum those basic ADLs will be intact," Lonie says. When asked whether ... |
| | | | ... life stage is perhaps the "worst time in a person's life," she added. Last week one of Denham's clients with dementia was put in aged care after his wife could no longer care for him following a rapid decline. Distressed, the wife would call ... |
| | | | ... before you can be an effective leader, Damiano told the room that being mindful is also important. The rise of "digital dementia" is brought about by people just constantly being on their phones or on social media, and this can also affect their ability ... |
| | | | ... particularly younger people with disabilities; The challenge of supporting the increasing number of Australians suffering dementia and addressing their care needs as they age; The future challenges and opportunities for delivering aged care services ... |
| | | | ... that about 8% of all Australians aged in their 60s are experiencing mild cognitive impairment, though may never develop dementia. "Australians nearing retirement score higher in tests of financial literacy than younger people or those in other countries ... |
| | | | ... is expected to increase by 35% in the coming decade. Adding to this, the need is further compounded by the number of dementia cases in Australia having also grown, with about half of all residential aged care residents living with the neuro-degenerative ... |
| | | | ... of the important role statutory wills play in the estate planning process, as the number of Australians diagnosed with dementia continues to rise. According to Australian Unity Trustees, Australia's ageing population has seen an increase in the number ... |
| | | | ... demand. In July, health and community services fund HESTA showed the way investing $19 million in an Australian-first dementia village designed to recreate real life experiences for residents. The Korongee village, built in the Tasmanian suburb of Glenorchy ... |
| | | | ... citizens than children," Florian said. "We had a baby boom, we're in for a death boom, an ageing boom, a retirement boom, a dementia boom and we are not prepared. Because nobody ever teaches you what to do or what to say in those times, your ability ... |
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