University of Queensland recognized as the first dementia-friendly university

University of Queensland recognized as the first dementia-friendly university

The University of Queensland has become the first university to be formally recognized by Dementia Australia as a Dementia-Friendly Organization, an initiative that will inform research, raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide a supportive environment.

Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court recognised for its commitment to care

A WOKINGHAM care home has been recognised with an EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation. The award, made to Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, in Wokingham, was awarded by RMBI Care Co. to highlight the dedication and expertise of the home’s team. Abigail Cranston, Home Manager at Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, said: “We are so proud to have met the benchmark for this accreditation, and are so grateful for all the support from our team, fam…

U-First!® Dementia Training: Enhancing Long-Term Care - BC Care Providers Association

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has been funded by the Ministry of Health to deliver U-First!® training to frontline staff in publicly funded long-term care homes across the province. Rooted in the PIECES™ approach, this exciting initiative offers the opportunity to expand person-centred training to a broader range of staff, equipping care teams with the […] The post U-First!® Dementia Training: Enhancing Long-Term Care appeared first on BC Care P…

51% of Dementia Support Australia aged care referrals' involve psychotropic polypharmacy

Psychotropic polypharmacy is highly prevalent in Australians living with dementia referred to Dementia Support Australia (DSA), according to Duncan McKellar, Acting General Manager Hammond Centre, HammondCare. Duncan McKellar Acting General Manager Hammond Centre HammondCare Of the 421 referrals HammondCare's DSA received between 2016 and 2020 for psychosocial interventions, over 90% been prescribed at least one psychotropic with 50.8% prescribe…