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Caring for a loved one is one of the most rewarding but demanding roles. Whether you're looking after an elderly parent, a family member with a disability, or someone with chronic illness, the emotional and physical toll can be significant. As National Carers Week shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of unpaid carers across Australia, it's the perfect time to focus on an equally important topic - your self-care.
Results from the world’s largest global survey on attitudes to dementia reveals stigma around the condition is worsening among the general public and even healthcare professionals. The World Alzheimer Report 2024 published by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and underpinned by a survey analysed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), found a shocking 80 per cent of the public still incorrectly believe dementia is a normal part of ageing rather than a medical condition, a 14 per cent increase since the survey was last conducted in 2019.
The government is taking significant strides toward improving Australia’s aged care sector with a $3.8 billion investment over four years, aimed at delivering better care for older Australians. Beginning on 1 January 2025, this funding will facilitate pay rises for aged care workers, benefiting an estimated 340,000 workers across both residential and home care settings.
New research released this week by Dementia Australia for Dementia Action Week demonstrates a decade of persistent poor understanding of dementia among Australians is leading to stigma and discrimination.
