Research suggests that around one-third of Alzheimer’s cases worldwide may be linked to potentially modifiable risk factors. Here are 7 worth knowing: 🧠 Diabetes 🧠 High blood pressure, particularly in midlife 🧠 Midlife obesity 🧠 Physical inactivity 🧠 Depression 🧠 Smoking 🧠 Low education or limited cognitive engagement So what can you actually do? ✔️ Move regularly, even a brisk walk helps ✔️ Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar in check ✔️ Quit smoking or get support to quit ✔️ Look after your mental health ✔️ Stay socially connected ✔️ Keep your brain active: read, learn, create and problem-solve ✔️ Follow a heart-healthy, Mediterranean-style eating pattern Reducing your risk doesn't mean eliminating it. Dementia isn't simply a part of ageing, and nothing guarantees prevention. But looking after your brain and overall health gives you more control over the risks you can change and it's worth starting early. Save this list to remember and share it with someone you love who might benefit from knowing this today. Follow along for simple, practical aged care guidance. We’re here for you and your family. - Archie

This is Thomas Finch and it is his story! Nobody really prepares you for what dementia does to a family. Because dementia doesn’t just change the life of the person living with it... It changes yours, too. You start noticing the little things: the stories they tell again and again, the names they suddenly struggle to remember, the moments when they look at you… and you wonder if they still know who you are. And slowly, the role you have in their life can change. You become the one making appointments, making decisions, caring for them when they can no longer care for themselves. Somewhere along the way, you can find yourself grieving someone who is still right there beside you. That’s the part people don’t always talk about. The love is still there, but so is the exhaustion, the frustration, the guilt, the grief. And if you’ve ever felt guilty for finding it hard, you’re not a bad son, daughter, grandchild or carer. You’re human. If dementia has touched your family, we want to hear from you. 💙Have you experienced something similar with an ageing parent or grandparent? Share your story in the comments, or DM us if you’d rather share it privately. And follow for more practical, compassionate guidance to help families understand their options and navigate the aged care journey with more clarity. Because caring for someone you love is already hard enough. You shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here for you.

Most families don't realise there may be funding available to help make an ageing parent's home safer. That's why I'm breaking down the aged care terms you'll actually come across to help you make more informed decisions for yourself or your loved ones. Today's term: AT-HM (Assistive Technology and Home Modifications). What aged care term or acronym would you like me to explain next? Comment it down below!

Some of the most meaningful moments in aged care will never make the news. They're the quiet moments and the continuous resilience & compassion through the daily challenges. Thank you to all the aged care workers. You may rarely receive applause but know that as you show up every day, you change people's lives for the better. Happy Aged Care Employee Day; we celebrate you. 💙 If someone in aged care has made a difference in your family's life, I'd love to hear about them. Share a story in the comments so we can celebrate the people who quietly make our communities better every day. Or better yet, share this reel with them to show your appreciation. From all of us at Aged Care With Archie, thank you!!!