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More and more people are currently looking for things to do to reduce their risk of developing dementia. Diet modification, brain teasers, exercise and meditation are all popular tactics. What about those who have already been diagnosed? As we learn how to become better carers, it is important to learn about what activities will help to engage someone who has been diagnosed with dementia, regardless of the level of the disease.
The Australian Government’s new Support at Home program is set to revolutionise in-home aged care from 1 July 2025. Designed to enhance the independence of older Australians, the program consolidates several existing aged care initiatives, including the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme, into a unified, streamlined approach.
The Albanese Government has released a historic document, the National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, marking a strong commitment to Australia being more dementia inclusive. The Plan outlines eight high-level actions for implementation over the next decade. The focus is on increasing dementia awareness, reducing the population’s risk of dementia, and driving better coordinated dementia services.
The Residential Services Five Pillars of Aged Care Excellence (“the Five Pillars”) were developed by the General Manager of Residential Services, Tony Stephenson, as part of The Salvation Army Aged Care’s new Strategic Plan and launched at the 2023 Centre Managers Conference.
