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Communicating with a person living with dementia this Easter

on Thursday, April 18, 2019

Whilst Easter is a happy time for most, holiday celebrations and family get-togethers can be a very stressful time for people living with dementia. With that in mind, Dementia Australia has compiled some advice to help better communicate with a loved one living with dementia to improve their comfort and reduce their stress.

Communicating with a person living with dementia this Easter

UnitingSA for 100 Years: Commemorating a Century of Support

on Tuesday, April 9, 2019

One of South Australia's leading community organisations, UnitingSA, is marking 100 years of service. UnitingSA Chief Executive Officer Libby Craft said the organisation’s centenary was a time to reflect on the past, acknowledge the present and set a vision for its future.

UnitingSA for 100 Years: Commemorating a Century of Support

iSupport Project Trial

on Monday, April 8, 2019

Resthaven is supporting a new project, led by Prof Lily Xiao of Flinders University, which aims to support informal and family carers of people living with dementia.

Start the Conversation to Plan Ahead

on Thursday, April 4, 2019

Older Australians and their families are being encouraged to talk about what matters most during National Advance Care Planning Week (April 1 to 5). Launched last year, the initiative invites people to start conversations with loved ones about what living well means to them, and who they would want to speak for them if they were unable to speak for themselves.