Tag: dementia

Retreat boosts quality of life

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Resthaven now offers a new government-funded program that aims to support older South Australians living with dementia to stay at home for as long...

Dementia awareness raised

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The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West invited Dementia Australia representative Liz Withall to provide some information regarding dementia awareness during a combined service...

Musical memories

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The Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West has recently supplied more than 40 headsets to Boandik for use for clients with dementia. The headsets are...

Sensory experiences help residents with dementia

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Dementia residents at Boandik have rekindled memories of the past through tactile objects during art therapy sessions. The sessions are part of the dementia care...

Never too old to play

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Boandik’s dream has been made a reality with fundraisers paying for two wish-listed “Magic Table” projectors each worth $16,000. The Tovertafel (in Dutch, “Magic Table”)...

Lions add touch to dementia care

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ALions Club of Mount Gambier project has resulted in 24 fidget mats being presented to aged care providers in the city to use as...