Hugs not Drugs
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Three major areas of concern in people with dementia are loneliness, isolation and emptiness – often the very same experiences…
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Inspirational Video Testimonials
Here is a selection of testimonials from participants in Spark of Life Education. For more information on Spark of Life Education in your state, click…
Introducing Malio House
It was with great excitement that Dementia Care Australia recently met with our very first Spark of Life Facility Member, Barbara Falconer from Malio…
Is Dementia Hereditary?
Members article By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational People who have a close relative with dementia may ask themselves, ‘Is this hereditary? Will I get it…
It’s not Dementia – I’m Deaf! (Community story)
Community story By Roberta Marino, Audiologist, Ear Science Institute, WA© dementiacareinternational ‘Mavis’ sat in front of me wringing her soft, wrinkled hands together, the pain…
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Jam Sandwiches (Community Story)
Community story By Spark of Life Team © dementiacareinternational A Case Study in Dementia Nutrition The staff told me that Pamela* would only eat jam…