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Learn About Dementia and Continence Online!
Anyone can access free learning and assessment programmes in the field of Health and Wellbeing, including continence and dementia, at the online learning site of Industry Training Organisation Careerforce. Select…
Continence: Helping Those with Dementia Find the Toilet at Night
Continence nurse, Andrea Lord, gives practical tips and ideas to help those experiencing confusion find the toilet in the wee hours! Question: My dad, who has dementia, has forgotten how…
Caring for Someone with Dementia
If you support a friend or family member who is suffering from dementia, Bupa’s helpful Understanding Dementia book is a must have. Available for free download, this book explains exactly…
Dad’s Magic Box!
A container filled with bits and bobs provides hours of fun for Jim Church, who has dementia, as well as providing respite for his wife, Maureen. This helpful article was…
Alzheimers NZ: Helpful Information and Resources
Alzheimers NZ’s website is full of practical advice, information, and resources for those of you caring for a friend or family member who has dementia, and for people who are…
Dealing with Dementia
If you are caring for someone with dementia, you may find this article and the related audio, video, and factsheets helpful. The social and economic impact of dementia An illuminating…
Interview: Geriatrician Dr Maree Todd
When should you offer to help elderly friends and relatives, and when should you stand back? Listen to our interview with Maree, a geriatrician for the Auckland District Health Board and…
