Hammond Care Blog
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HammondCare is an independent Christian Charity passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need with a special focus on dementia care, palliative care, and innovative research. Our Blog serves as a resource hub for several Elder Health topics and offers the latest scientific information.
Hammond Care Blog
2d ago
Paramedics could play a bigger role to help palliative care patients achieve their wishes to die at home under a proposed national framework, which may also help ease pressure on emergency departments ..read more
Hammond Care Blog
2d ago
Every patient is different, and their palliative care journey reflects that.
Here, one of our palliative care nurses shares a case study about a patient who presented unique challenges, and describes how she approached a solution ..read more
Hammond Care Blog
1w ago
Aged care psychiatrist Duncan McKellar has shared his story of the life-changing impact of uncovering the neglect and dysfunction at Adelaide’s Oakden Older Person’s Mental Health Service, a key trigger for the aged care royal commission ..read more
Hammond Care Blog
2w ago
Expert international practitioners pushing the boundaries of dementia practice, research and positive ageing will join local industry leaders and people with powerful stories of lived experience will feature at the 2024 International Dementia Conference ..read more
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1M ago
As General Manager of Pastoral Care at HammondCare, I get to see firsthand how meaningful and inclusive practices within religious communities can make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. It's a privilege to witness the positive impact that opportunities for expressing faith can have ..read more
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1M ago
The support received for HammondCare Foundation’s Christmas Appeal enabled The Foundation to supply Christmas hampers to financially and socially at-risk HammondCare At Home clients. The result of a huge team effort, dedicated HammondCare staff packed and delivered the hampers, which went a long way to help some of our most vulnerable clients have a merrier Christmas! ..read more
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1M ago
This annual event, now in its third year, saw over 60 participants diving into the waters of Sydney's Northern Beaches in January to raise funds and awareness for dementia and mental health. ..read more
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1M ago
Make new connections and enjoy local fun activities close to home ..read more
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Client Robyn shares how her care team helped her to access additional support ..read more
Hammond Care Blog
1M ago
Theological colleges and seminaries must integrate dementia education into their programs to prepare clergy to better support people living with dementia and their carers in churches, a new study has recommended ..read more