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...
Does the weather and seasons have an impact on a person living with dementia? The best way to think about this question is: “does the weather have an impact on those who don’t have dementia?". The answer is yes. On long summer days we tend to go to sleep later because...
