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Unfortunately, there is no sure way to prevent dementia. But while there are some risk factors you can’t control – like genetics or ageing – there are several other factors...

When our Lifestyle and Wellbeing team at The Churchill Retreat sat with management to brainstorm improving their Memory Support Unit (MSU), the most important stipulation was that any improvements could...

The theme this year for dementia awareness month is ‘you are not alone’. For a person with dementia, their family and other carers, one of the hardest changes after diagnosis...

Whoever coined the phrase, ‘never work with children or animals’ clearly never experienced the utter joy both can bring to those living in residential aged care. Did you know that...

If you’re searching for a new hobby why not consider dancing? Dancing in any form has been found to improve physical and mental health, increase emotional well-being, and help boost...

When someone you care about is diagnosed as suffering dementia it is very common, and extremely normal, to experience your own feelings of loss and grief as their life, and...

Studies show we can slow our own ageing process!  In a recent TED talk given by 2009 Nobel Prize winning biologist, Elizabeth Blackburn, she blames ageing on our chromosomes. She...

Imagine you’re walking across an alien landscape where nothing is familiar. You spot no landmarks; see no recognizable faces—even the sounds you hear are completely foreign. Alone, confused and frustrated,...

Infinite Mount Lofty Set to Connect with the Community At Infinite Care we read everything we can get our hands on when it comes to the aged care sector. This...

Residential facilities that provide a varied range of activities ensure that residents can always find something they enjoy doing within the ever-evolving lifestyle calendar. Participating in these group activities ensures...

We have written previously about  the positive effects music can have on Dementia patients but recent studies now highlight the science behind these outcomes. This US study has found that...

Have you ever considered working in aged care? It’s a thoroughly rewarding career and here are some of the reasons why: 1. You are making a difference Many jobs these...