From 21-27 September Australia will observe Dementia Action Week 2020. September is also observed as World Alzheimer’s Month. In support of these, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a webinar Dementia – A Patient Centred Approach in collaboration with Arjo.

Arjo is pleased to announce the launch of an extensive selection of BIM and CAD drawings to support architects, designers and planners by offering a range room and equipment solutions for the Acute and Long Term Care healthcare settings.

Moyola Aged Care staff and residents recently trialled the use of the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair year. After a two-week evaluation of the chair Moyola Aged Care were so impressed by the improvement in resident’s behaviour that they began fundraising in order to purchase the chair and make it a permanent fixture.

The Carter House Lifecare & Village is a 17-bed Stage III Dementia Unit in the town of Te Puke on New Zealand’s North Island. It caters to a range of residents in various stages of age, ethnicity, and dementia. The facility evaluated the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair and its combination of features such as music, tactile stimulation, and rocking motions.

People with dementia often have trouble keeping up with everyday hygiene. They may forget to bathe or to change their clothes. Or they may become confused or overwhelmed by the sequence of steps involved in personal hygiene. They may even become anxious or defensive when reminded to bathe or shower.

A growing issue in healthcare globally, dementia care is delicate and complex, filled with nuances and challenges. A person centred care approach can be vital in helping facilities care for their residents and patients living with dementia.