Creating More Inclusive Communities for People Living with Dementia – What’s getting in the way?
Since we began collaborating in 2011, we have been contemplating this question. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 55 million people across the globe live with dementia (March 15, 2023). WHO recognizes dementia as a public health priority and has tirelessly advocated for a dementia-inclusive society. Yet, despite these efforts, numerous barriers […]
Help research into residents access to the outdoors in aged care
Dear colleagues, Have you heard about the Flinders University research project to develop ways to help residents get outdoors more often? Being outside has lots of benefits for resident’s mood, health and overall wellbeing and also has benefits for staff and families. We would like to know what you think prevents people living in residential […]
No Country for Old People Sizzle Reel
This morning we hosted a special screening of No Country for Old People (See video below, which is forwarded to 14 minutes 42 seconds, to the start of the discussion and screening). “No Country for Old People, has received the Gold Anthem Award for the Health Awareness Category in Film, Video, Television or Show that aims […]
OTD2030 special Watch Party of No Country for Old People!
No Country for Old People: Join the ROAR Against Nursing Home Neglect In, 2022, I found myself on the front lines of our long-term care system fighting for some semblance of quality for my mother’s life. But despite my advocacy, my mom still suffered a list of egregious consequencesresulting from neglect and abuse while living […]
Eco Gerontology: Greening Care and Living with Reciprocity
Eco Gerontology: Greening Care and Living with Reciprocity As someone who has personally faced the stress and trauma of placing a loved one in a care facility, I understand the importance of revolutionizing our care systems. My passion for innovating a new model of living is rooted in my experience with my great-grandmother, Tess, and […]
The Long Goodbye
In March, the UK Alzheimer’s Society began to broadcast a video on TV, radio and cinemas. This advertisement has been called ‘the unvarnished truth about dementia’. For me, the statement is probably right, and I grieve for that. I want to explain why. Recently I talked about the advertisement at a meeting of Open the […]
Learning, leadership and opening doors
Learning, leadership and opening doors. OTD2030 talks to Dr Nigel Paine OTD2030 cofounders Michael Page, Monique Pockran, Maurie Voisey-Barlin, Nicole Smith and Aaron Richardson recently met with learning and culture expert Dr Nigel Paine (bio below) to discuss culture in aged care and how to build learning organisations. We have split the interview into two […]
Tree of Life Project: Cultivating VIPS Elements in Dementia Care
My Grandmother’s Words and Their Meaning “I’m all right, don’t bother them.” These are the words my grandmother, Olga, would say, even after having a stroke that led to Alzheimer’s. Her memory slowly faded, but she held onto the joy of retelling stories from her earlier years as a mother and grandmother. No matter how […]
Enhancing Dementia Care through Music
In our day-to-day involvement with people living with dementia, many of us have witnessed that serendipitous moment when someone “lights up” to a favorite song. How can we bring the same joy and engagement to others in our care, with greater intention? The Importance of Early Music Discovery Here’s the most important step: Don’t wait […]
No country for old people
OUR NURSING HOME HEALTH CARESYSTEM IS BROKEN. We are in a full-blown systemic crisis that has been causing insufferable consequences for our mostvulnerable. In particular, our elderly. For decades. And yet, most people have no idea. Thosewho do, either refuse to believe it or, tragically, just don’t care.I only learned about this crisis while attempting […]
