When most people think about dementia, their minds instantly go to memory loss. In reality, we know that dementia can impact people in many different ways, but a decline in cognitive abilities is often accompanied by memory loss, which is why activities such as...
Few individuals embark on a journey to disrupt a sector truly. This International Women’s Day, Tamar Krebs, Founder and Executive Director of Group Homes Australia (GHA), shares her story of how she brought her vision of doing dementia differently to life, showcasing...
A question we hear a lot is “what is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?”. Many people confuse the two, often believing them to be the same thing. As a quick answer, Alzheimer’s is the specific name of the disease, and dementia is the umbrella term that...
Before we get started, it is important to note that the term 'dementia' is actually an umbrella term that describes many different types of diseases. Dementia is not a disease in itself, but rather the symptoms of these diseases. When we talk about the different types...
11 years ago, aged care and dementia nurse, Tamar Krebs, wanted to create something better. Today, Group Homes Australia (GHA) has 21 specialist homes across all regions of Sydney, with six more in development. The DCM Group has visited dementia homes internationally...
