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    Further study boosts Danielle’s career in dementia care

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1148-further-study-boosts-danielles-career-in-dementia-care
    1 Jul 2021: For Danielle Dyce, caring for the elderly has been a constant in her life. At first it was helping out after school at the nursing home her parents owned. From there she took on a variety of caring roles and also worked as a legal clerk, before
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    Island of hope to the world

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/island-of-hope
    29 Jun 2021: Tasmania is a small island that thinks big. This is no more evident than in its world-leading approach to tackling dementia, one of the main causes of death and disability in Australia. An ambitious, world-first project aims use the population of
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    How study can open doors to a new career

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1172-how-study-can-open-doors-to-a-new-career
    11 Oct 2021: After working as a chef for 18 years, Jayne MacLean knew she wanted a change and wanted to study something new but was unsure of what that should be. Having worked for several years in a nursing home as a catering manager, she had some experience
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    What’s the difference between normal ageing and dementia?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1170-whats-the-difference-between-normal-ageing-and-dementia
    27 Sep 2021: One of the key introductory units within the Diploma of Dementia Care and Bachelor of Dementia Care, delivered by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania, looks in depth at the differences between normal
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    Capturing the stories of those caring for loved ones with dementia

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/capturing-the-stories-of-those-caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia
    15 Dec 2021: Our annual fundraising appeal for the Wicking Dementia Centre has launched, focussing on a personal story that highlights the need for more support for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Rowena Howard cares for her father, Roger, who
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    A slice of university life

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/a-slice-of-university-life
    29 Jun 2021: Whether it’s raising livestock, or trading on the stock market, rural students striving for a career in agriculture and business are being given the chance to study at the University of Tasmania, thanks to Domino’s registered charity, Give for
  8. Thumbnail for Maths saviour honoured

    Maths saviour honoured

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/maths-saviour-honoured
    2 Jul 2021: Physics and mathematics stalwart Professor Larry Forbes’s immense contribution to the University of Tasmania will endure, thanks to the establishment of a new scholarship in his name. It was a fitting way to mark the retirement of this highly
  9. Thumbnail for How films show the fear and loss that come with dementia

    How films show the fear and loss that come with dementia

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1125-how-films-show-the-fear-and-loss-that-come-with-dementia
    8 Apr 2021: Two new films explore the fear of forgetting, loss of control, and other complexities that accompany a dementia diagnosis. The Father and Supernova, both released this month, grapple with the challenges confronting people living with dementia and
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    Education: improving the way we support people living with dementia

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1164-education-improving-the-way-we-support-people-living-with-dementia
    15 Sep 2021: Dementia not only impacts the person living with dementia but also those people who are involved in providing care and support to this person. Principles of Supportive Care for People with Dementia (CAD104) is a popular unit in the Diploma and
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    Help us change minds for those whose minds have changed.

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1169-help-us-change-minds-for-those-whose-minds-have-changed
    23 Sep 2021: Almost half a million Australians are now living with dementia. Three times that number are involved in their care. As medical advances enable us all to live longer, these figures are set to increase significantly. Like so many, Rowena Howard

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