Dementia Matters

Volume 23 - October 2023

The Garden City Multi Service Centre operates from two cottage-style homes located in Mt Gravatt.  It offers secure, homely cottage-based respite, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Volume 22 - July 2023

The South Coast Multi Service Centre operates from a beautiful, single-level homelike cottage, exuding comfort, familiarity and independence.  It offers secure, homely cottage-based respite, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Volume 21 - April 2023

The Ipswich Multi Service Centre operates from two beautiful, Queenslander style cottages located on Chermside Road.  It offers secure, homely cottage-based respite, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

12 January 2023

The Gordon Park Multi Service Centre operates from a beautiful, Queenslander style cottages in Brisbane North. It offers secure, cottagebased respite, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

15 October 2022

The Toowoomba Multi Service Centre operates from a beautiful, Queenslander-style cottage in Harristown. It offers secure, cottage-based respite, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

21 July 2022

Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and is not normal ageing...............

1 April 2022

Dementia causes progressive changes to the brain; however, in the early stages of the disease these changes can be very subtle......

01 January 2022

Dementia is a broad term which is used to describe a group of symptoms that cause progressive damage to the brain.  Dementia is not a specific disease but rather refers to the long term and often gradual decrease in a person's ability to......

31 August 2021

Home is much more than a shelter; it is also a place where we can feel secure and comfortable.  We spend so much time on our homes that home comfort becomes more than just a luxury, but a necessity.......

12 September 2019

Transitioning to Residential Aged Care can be a daunting experience for the person living with dementia, their families and friends. Alzheimer’s Queensland aims to ensure that support is provided by...

13 June 2019

This edition focuses on special needs groups that may have an increased risk of social isolation and a need for additional support when living with dementia.

13 March 2019

Understanding the benefits and risks associated with medication is essential to maintaining the health and wellbeing of both carers and the person living with dementia. Some helpful hints to help us...

29 October 2018

The incidence and severity of incontinence increases with the progression of dementia. In this Dementia Matters we have identified strategies that can assist...

13 July 2018

Safety tips for people living with dementia are addressed in this Winter edition including driving, travel, tracking devices, medication, falls and scams.

27 April 2018

Dementia and palliative Care needs are prioritised by Alzhiemer’s Queensland staff and the concerns of family and friends are examined in this edition. Myrtle who attends one of our respite centres...

08 February 2018

We explore decision-making, consent and factors that influence these basic rights for the person with dementia. Tai Chi classes have commenced as part of our Wellness program and Tai Chi DVDs are...

08 February 2018

We highlight the popular topics of dementia risk factors and the steps that can be taken to reduce risk and protect the brain. Also a wonderful boating opportunity was organised by Alzheimer’s Qld...

08 February 2018

The focus in this edition is on the lives of people living with a diagnosis of Younger Onset Dementia including early signs, issues in workplaces, challenges for carers, the National Disability...

14 July 2017

In this issue you'll meet the lovely Jane, an opera singer and pianist who is living with dementia. There's also good information on communication and vision.