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New hope for care home residents with dementia

A program now being trialled could make life better for less-able residents.

Published: 27 November 2023
  • national
  • 27 November 2023
  • National Seniors

It’s an unfortunate but common perception that nothing can be done to improve the independence of less-able residents in aged-care homes.

Consequently these people – even those with just mild dementia – are often not included in reablement programs.

A new reablement program being trialled over the next few years looks at changing that, with the aim of improving their independence and wellbeing.