Australian Journal of Dementia Care

15/07/2025

In the latest issue of the AJDC, we interview Ellie Newman, Dementia Lead and Head of Physiotherapy at Armadale Kalamunda Hospital in WA.

Ellie’s work focuses on challenging inequities in care and building a more dementia-capable allied health workforce.

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06/07/2025

Our July issue is all about Allied Health's Role in Dementia Rehabilitation!

Read from experts in the field as they discuss research, handy tips and insights in physiotherapy, optical, audiology, nutrition, music therapy and more 💪👓🍎👂🎶

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02/07/2025

Our latest issue is out soon: Allied Health's Role in Dementia Rehabilitation.

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01/07/2025

Imagine heading to your local GP with some concerns about memory, and walking out with a clear, early-stage dementia diagnosis. No hospital visits, no spinal tap, no PET scan. Just a simple blood test.

Continue reading here 👉 https://journalofdementiacare.com/articles/how-ai-and-blood-tests-could-change-everything-the-future-of-dementia-diagnosis/

30/06/2025

"Some sexual behaviours associated with dementia can interfere with a person’s relationships, participation and care, negatively affecting both the person and those around them. Distinguishing between normal sexual expression and those behaviours that present challenges is therefore crucial."

Read this article in the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care.

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23/06/2025

"Dementia doesn’t mean the end of desire. People still need affection, closeness and sometimes sexual connection. But too often, care facilities focus only on protection and shut down any expression of intimacy. Consent isn’t a simple yes or no. It can be gradual, fluid and supported.

The truth is, we manage risk all the time in aged care, like with fall prevention. So why is intimacy treated so differently? With the right training, policies and respect for personal choice, care providers can create space for safe, meaningful relationships that improve wellbeing."

Continue reading here 👉 https://journalofdementiacare.com/articles/sexuality-and-dementia-challenging-outdated-beliefs-to-support-true-dignity/

17/06/2025

Sexual, intimate, affectionate: What is the difference?

We unpack this in the latest issue of Australian Journal of Dementia Care.

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16/06/2025

Our Editor Keira Donegan featured on Myotherapy Association Australia's MyoMatters podcast to chat all things dementia care and myotherapy.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1366222/episodes/17224671-ep-53-dementia-care-myotherapy

12/06/2025

"Australia’s new Aged Care Act will bring a big change. For the first time, the right to intimate relationships is officially recognised as a basic human right, including for people living with dementia in aged care."

Read more here 👉 https://journalofdementiacare.com/articles/consent-capacity-and-intimacy-understanding-the-new-rules-in-dementia-care/

By Lise Barry After the Royal Commission into Aged Care, Australia’s new Aged Care Act (2024) is set to kick in from 1 July 2025, and it brings a big change. For the first time, the right to intimate relationships is officially recognised as a basic human right, including for people living with de...

01/06/2025

In our latest issue, we address some frequently asked questions about gender and sexuality diverse people living with dementia, including what the best language is to use.

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26/05/2025

Discussions about intimacy and relationships are often challenging, but they become even more complex when intertwined with a diagnosis of dementia.

We challenge outdated views in the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care.

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12/05/2025

"While some older adults with dementia face an increased risk of falling when they walk, their mobility needs are typically addressed without hesitation. We manage risks while encouraging physical activity, knowing movement is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. Nevertheless, when it comes to sexuality, the opposite approach is often taken."

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