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Despite the fact that it’s predicted around two-thirds of people living in aged care in Australia have dementia, and it was a recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety for aged care workers to have dementia training, aged care training currently does not involve a compulsory dementia education element.
Dementia’s impact on the older population has once again been laid bare following the release of Australia’s health 2024 with dementia still the leading cause of death of women and for people aged 85 and over.
Former Cancer Council CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan officially commenced her role as Dementia Australia CEO today as the peak body begins a new chapter which includes a focus on CTE dementia.
Dementia care is evolving, and design is leading the way. A new memory support unit by Maranatha House and Coverite Projects focuses on legibility, independence and comfort. The project reflects rising demand for specialist care and shows how small design decisions can make a meaningful difference.
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