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Dementia and the seasons

January 5, 2023

Does the weather and seasons have an impact on a person living with dementia? The best way to think about this question is: “does the weather have an impact on those who don’t have dementia?”. The...

A care partner’s mindset: This has worked well today . . .

December 11, 2022

There are two things that we know to be true about dementia: it involves parts of the brain dying, and the deterioration is progressive – which means things get worse over time. What does this mean...

Food For Thought

November 19, 2022

Food is an integral part of our lives. For some, certain foods bring up memories, and for others, it’s the way they connect with family and friends over a meal. For someone living with dementia, food...

Is dementia a normal part of ageing?

March 10, 2022

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. We all have different types of brains, what we would call neurodiversity. We will all age differently and so do our brains. There is no one right way...

5 tips to a better holiday season when living beyond a diagnosis of dementia

December 13, 2021

Strategies for Creating Joy, Purpose, and Meaning for you and your loved one living with dementia. Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Have you wondered how the holiday season will play out, and how...

12 questions to ask your aged care provider when considering care for a loved one.

November 22, 2021

Helping a loved one make the move into an aged care home can be an emotional journey with many complexities and big decisions. We know aged care can be challenging to navigate, and knowing what questions...

12th annual National Dementia & Aged Care Reform Conference

November 15, 2021

Image: Tamar Krebs, Videri Australia In 2021, the 12th annual National Dementia & Aged Care Reform Conference will provide a critical national platform to de-brief on the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care...

The hidden toll of lockdowns: Tamar Krebs, Founder, Group Homes Australia

September 30, 2021

During Dementia Action Week (September 20-26), Dementia Australia called on all Australians to take action to ensure those who have dementia are engaged with their loved ones and communities. This is particularly important for those currently...

It’s up to everyone to bring about change.

September 28, 2021

Dementia Australia have released a research report named ‘Discrimination and dementia- Enough is enough’. The report has identified that 65% of people surveyed who live with dementia and 58% of those who feel at risk of...

The Dementia Guide: For people living with dementia, their families and carers.

September 22, 2021

Getting a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. Both for the person getting the diagnosis, and their support network. Sometimes it can take a long time to get a diagnosis of dementia, and it can also...

Dementia. What now?

August 11, 2021

3 tips for stepping into someone’s reality

July 11, 2021

In traditional dementia care, there is this school of thought that says you should never lie to someone living with dementia. People use strategies such as re-orientation, re-direction, diversion, distraction, and/or validation. Another tool to consider...

“I was blessed to find Videri Australia for my dad after such despair and disappointment in an aged care facility that just didn’t deliver. With Videri Australia, dad was treated with respect and received the highest level of care at the time of his greatest need. I cannot recommend them more highly.”

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