Hammond Care
Diet and social life key to avoiding dementia: international expert
06-Jun-2018 12:06 PM
A balanced diet and active social life may be the best way to prevent or delay the onset of dementia, according to UK-based expert Professor Craig Ritchie. The Professor of the Psychiatry of Ageing at the University of Edinburgh will be in Sydney for the International Dementia Conference from June 7-8, where he will discuss the latest research into potential causes of dementia.
Leading world experts in dementia come to Sydney this week
05-Jun-2018 7:00 AM
World leading experts in dementia research and care from more than 15 countries will arrive at the 2018 International Dementia Conference in Sydney later this week.
Research - Home like aged care delivers better outcomes
01-Jun-2018 7:00 AM
EMBARGOED UNTIL 12:01am 4 June, 2018 Chief executive of leading health and aged care provider, HammondCare, Dr Stephen Judd today welcomed research which shows small domestic models of residential aged care deliver better quality of life and health outcomes for older people.
People with a Christian background who live with dementia have not been forgotten this Easter.
28-Mar-2018 12:00 PM
A new suite of spiritual resources has just been released, specifically designed to enable people with dementia to engage in their faith, particularly at important times such as Easter and Christmas.
Faith for life promotes spiritual wellbeing for people living with dementia
01-Mar-2018 12:03 PM
An innovative Christian resource is changing the way we think about spiritual wellbeing for people living with dementia.
Australian-first adult colouring book specially designed for older people
27-Nov-2017 7:30 AM
A new adult colouring book specifically designed for older people will support them to join millions worldwide who have discovered the joy and wellbeing that comes from colouring and mindfulness books.
Survey highlights need for greater understanding of dementia issues
22-Nov-2017 7:00 AM
[Embargoed until 10am, November, 22, 2017] One in three Victorians feel uncomfortable in talking with people living with dementia, according to a national phone survey released today by leading aged care provider, HammondCare.
