Medical check-ups are very important because symptoms of many conditions such as infection, dehydration, constipation, medication poisoning, or pain, can manifest in symptoms of dementia.

Read more about this fascinating subject in our new article, The Best Approach to the Dreaded Doctors Visit.

Are you in the middle of setting budgets and deciding on expenditure for next year?  Want an economical and dynamic solution that motivates your staff and revitalises your workplace?

Visit the membership section of our website to discover the many benefits of a Spark of Life Membership, a specially designed and fully supported partnership that will transform your approach to dementia care.

Due for release in June, the new Spark of Life Club Program Educational set introduces an extraordinary program that re-ignites the Spark of Life in people with dementia and everyone involved in their care.

Designed to meet the profound needs of people with dementia, especially those in the later stages, the program can be successfully implemented in any residential aged care facility or adult day centre.

Dementia Care Australia is offering a special pre-release price for any program purchased before the end of June 2008.

To read more about the new program and details of our special pre-release offer, please click here.

To see the program in action, click here to view our introduction to the Spark of Life Club Program DVD, now available to view on our website.

Thank you for joining us for the May Spark of Life newsletter. As the weather starts to cool, remember to take time out of your busy caring schedule to recharge your batteries in time for winter.

The colder weather also provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy one-on-one time with the person who has dementia. Games and fun activities are a great way to reconnect with that special person. Visit our online shop  for ideas and inspiration!