For many, this is a busy time of year with family, social and work gatherings. For people living with dementia, this time of year can be a little bit more complex. If they are living alone, it can be an isolating time, where friends and family that used to pop in, may...
The different care models for people with dementia are heavily discussed and this type of program prides itself on being more like a retreat rather than a respite. Group Homes Australia (GHA) recently held its first Rementia Together Retreat at the end of August,...
The Sydney Morning Herald spoke with Group Homes Australia Founder, Tamar Krebs recently, on new Group Homes Australia 5-Day Retreat program for people with a recent diagnosis of dementia. 'Group Homes Australia’s dementia retreat series will share life-improving...
Introducing Rementia: Unlocking the Potential of people living with Dementia Rementia, an innovative concept pioneered by the esteemed Tom Kitwood in 1996, revolutionized our understanding of dementia and highlighted the remarkable capacity for improvement in...
Nourishing the mind: exploring the gut-brain link for cognitive health The gut-brain link is a complex and fascinating connection between our gastrointestinal system and the brain, highlighting the significant impact that the food we eat can have on our cognitive...
Often, when we visit someone living with dementia, we treat it like any other care setting. But it's not. Sometimes people fall into the routine of a care setting like hospital. Understanding how to visit your loved one living with dementia can make it a meaningful...
