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Keith Netting spent many years as the sole carer of his wife Joy. But when her dementia progressed, he reached a point when he felt he had to ask for help. “She started waking up in the night and I realised I could no longer manage on my own,” Keith said. “I spoke to my daughter Ros, and she contacted ACH Group.”
“We’re not here to change the person with dementia, we have to change.”
That is the sentiment of Fronditha Care Personal Care Worker Leah Paul, who cares for people with dementia every day.
Today, Braemar Presbyterian Care will be taking part in the first annual recognition day for individuals who work in aged care.
It’s important to understand the attitude and outlook of your loved one before you bring up the idea of them moving to residential aged care. Your loved one is likely to be feeling a great sense of loss – loss of control, choice, confidence, freedom, independence, ability, lifestyle and social connections. More often than not, their perception of the situation is that they are losing who they are.
Today, Wednesday 12th September, is a national day of celebration for those who work in the aged care sector with 'Thank You for Working in Aged Care Day.'
He’s young, he’s a talented musician, and he’s excited to be selected by the members of ACH Group’s Sing for Joy choirs as their new director.
September is Dementia Awareness Month – a campaign run by Dementia Australia. Dementia Awareness Month aims to encourage Australian’s to become aware of dementia and all its different forms, and gain a greater understanding of what it’s like for someone living with dementia.
You’d be hard pressed to find a more resilient couple than Gay and Ken Fleming. Married for 46 years, the pair has endured more than their fair share of heartache.
If you or your loved one are beginning to think about the move into residential aged care and are looking for the best ways to fund this, selling property may be an option for you.
Marie Furrugia lost the last of her four grandparents earlier this year. Having adored them deeply, she wanted to ensure that her own daughter and son experienced this special bond. As the owner of a Childcare centre, Marie found a solution that would benefit her children, their peers and enrich the lives of older persons in her community.
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