Australian Journal of Dementia Care

15/01/2025

In the January issue of the AJDC, we explore dementia and decision-making under Australian law.

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13/01/2025

📣 January issue out now! We explore why dementia is and always will be everyone's business, plus:

• Dementia and decision making under Australian Law
• Social and economic challenges
• Dementia training for lawyers
• The role of physiotherapy
• Artificial intelligence and dementia
• Dementia-friendly communities

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The Australian Journal of Dementia Care (AJDC) is a multidisciplinary journal for all professional staff working with people with dementia in residential aged care homes, hospitals, day units and the community.

16/12/2024

📣 The latest edition of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care is coming soon!

Over 400,000 people are living with dementia in Australia. With this number expected to double by 2050, we explore why dementia is everybody's business.

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09/12/2024

☁ The DREAM initiative by Wicking Dementia Centre and Dementia Support Australia aims to enhance the capabilities of the aged care workforce in delivering high-quality dementia respite care across the country.

We spotlight the project's goals, the holistic approach and how it will create a lasting impact in the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care. Subscribe to read 👉 https://journalofdementiacare.com/

02/12/2024

🤔 How can we empower people with dementia? Physical support, promoting cognitive engagement and providing emotional support are some of the ways we can build independence for people living with dementia.

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26/11/2024

Removing clutter, using signage and increasing lighting are some adaptations we can make to ensure comfort and safety for a person living with dementia 🏡

The latest issue of the AJDC outlines some tips to live well at home with dementia. Subscribe here to read 👉 https://journalofdementiacare.com/

17/11/2024

In an interview with Andrew Haszard from Dementia Support Australia, we discuss the importance of individualised care, technology and community resources in providing effective dementia care.

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11/11/2024

In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in 2021, Dementia Training Australia was commissioned to co-develop Australia's first National Dementia Education and Training Standards Framework (NDETSF).

Read how the NDETSF is setting the standard for quality dementia care in Australia. Subscribe to the AJDC to read 👉 journalofdementiacare.com

04/11/2024

🏡 How can we create a dementia-enabling home environment? Occupational Therapist, Christina Wyatt outlines some tips from lighting, to noise, to technology, in the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care.

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30/10/2024

🧶 We explore ways caregivers can assist a person living with dementia to connect with their past experiences while engaging in manageable, satisfying activities like knitting or gardening.

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22/10/2024

🚗 Deciding to stop driving can be challenging. However, it is crucial to address this soon after a diagnosis, which requires building trust and a strong relationship with the patient.

Read the article by Dr Steph Daly, who provides some guidance on how to navigate this as a GP.

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21/10/2024

Exercise keeps a person healthy; it can be fun and socially engaging. We outline an easy workout program that can assist carers integrate exercise into their dementia care 💪

Read the article in the latest issue of the AJDC. Subscribe now 👉 https://journalofdementiacare.com/

17/10/2024

Accessible services is a major issue for rural-dwelling people living with dementia and their carers. We discuss this important topic in the latest issue of the AJDC.

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14/10/2024

We discuss how technology can be designed for person-centred care in the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care 📲

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09/10/2024

Home can offer a powerful sense of belonging and comfort: emotional connections, familiar sights, sounds, memories, and routines. Read the article on living at home with dementia in the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care.

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09/10/2024

Check your mailboxes, the Australian Journal of Dementia Care October issue is out now! 🎉 In this issue we explore:
- The future of dementia respite care
- Driving with dementia
- Thriving at home
- Accessibility for rural-dwelling people
- Living well with dementia
- Technology for person-centred care

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02/10/2024

The AJDC October issue 'Dementia Care at Home and in the Community' drops very soon! We discuss living well at home plus the important role technology plays to support care.

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18/09/2024

📣 Our next issue 'Dementia care at home and in the community' is coming very soon! Subscribe to the Australian Journal of Dementia Care now to receive a copy 👉 https://journalofdementiacare.com/