Dementia
Design award for outstanding dementia care
VMCH congratulates leading interior designer, de Fiddes, for winning an international award for its work in the refurbishment of our special...
Working in a Memory Support Unit
We caught up with Mel, one of our PCAs working within our Memory Support Unit at Providence Aged Care Residence, Bacchus Marsh. Mel helps re...
Palliative care gives vital support
Talking about dying is hard. And it is sad. However, preparing for our death can relieve the decision-making burden on those closest to us....
Dementia – our tips for carers
Caring for someone with dementia can be a highly emotional, and stressful time. Elizabeth Baxter, VMCH Dementia Services Specialist has put ...
St Catherine’s MSU a home-like comfort for Alix
Michele Toussaint’s mum, Alix, is 92 years old. She spends her days happily folding and putting away clothes, doing the dishes, ...
How to future-proof your wishes with advance care planning
Advance care planning, and the creation of an Advance Care Directive (ACD), is an important step to ensure that your wishes are followed, sh...
Amanda’s personal carer connection
Amanda Nicholls has been working as a Carer Engagement Officer with the VMCH Carer Support program for 11 months. But Amanda knows more than...
Malnutrition Week – a VMCH Dietitian’s Insight
Debbie Chen is an accredited practising Dietitian with VMCH. Here, she shares her insights on the importance of nutrition during Malnutritio...
What is dementia?
We often hear the word ‘dementia’ used when it comes to describing those who are older, or perhaps live in aged care residences. But wha...
Technology inclusion important for dementia
Learning how to use an iPad for the first time would be difficult for anyone, let alone when you’re 84 years old, and living with Alzheime...
New specialist dementia care in Sunshine North
September 21 – 27 September is Dementia Action Week. As part of the week, VMCH is proud to announce a specialist dementia care program in ...
Meet our Dementia Services Specialist
Dementia Services Specialist, Elizabeth Baxter first started working with VMCH in 2011 as a case manager, working with a number of people wi...