Adelaide’s north gets new lifeline for dementia care
“This program is vital for ensuring that older people with challenging behaviours have a place where they can receive the care they need.”
“This program is vital for ensuring that older people with challenging behaviours have a place where they can receive the care they need.”
The aged care resident had reportedly threatened to harm other residents and himself, and was armed with a metal object, swinging it at staff who were forced to lock themselves in a room.
The aged care provider has been selected to lead the transformation of the former Curtin Primary School, 8km southwest of Canberra's CBD, into a best-practice dementia care village following a competitive tender process.
HammondCare CEO Andrew Thorburn has unveiled Hammond Innovations, a new initiative designed to rapidly turn smart ideas into practical solutions for older Australians living with dementia, palliative and complex care needs, at the Ageing Australia National Conference 2025 on 1 October.