In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the caregivers, scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, artists, and the many other heroes around the world fighting to make a difference. The hope is that accessible, unfiltered narratives ultimately spark better outcomes for the 55 million+ people with dementia and their families.
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In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the caregivers, scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, artists, and the many other heroes around the world fighting to make a difference. The hope is that accessible, unfiltered narratives ultimately spark better outcomes for the 55 million+ people with dementia and their families.
Ageing Well: Sally Hopkins, Executive Director of Eden Alternative Aus & NZ shares about 3 plagues of nursing homes, intergenerational & cultural spaces
The Dementia Research Project
54 minutes 5 seconds
1 month ago
Ageing Well: Sally Hopkins, Executive Director of Eden Alternative Aus & NZ shares about 3 plagues of nursing homes, intergenerational & cultural spaces
Sally Hopkins is the Executive Director of Eden Alternative Australia & New Zealand. She leads the organization’s efforts to transform aged and community care through a person-directed, relationship-focused approach that aims to eliminate loneliness, helplessness, and boredom among elders. With an MBA and extensive experience, Sally champions cultural change in care environments to create meaningful, empowering communities for older adults
In this podcast we explore the revolutionary Eden Alternative and its impact on aged care. Learn about the philosophy of person-directed care, the challenges of shifting from institutional models to a more humane approach, and the importance of eliminating loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. Hear about real-life examples, cultural differences, and the transformational training methods used by Eden Alternative.
The Dementia Research Project
In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the caregivers, scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, artists, and the many other heroes around the world fighting to make a difference. The hope is that accessible, unfiltered narratives ultimately spark better outcomes for the 55 million+ people with dementia and their families.
