Family changes farm to keep Olive at home after dementia diagnosis (opens original article in a new tab)

A family in Queensland is caring for Olive Eather, 83, who has dementia, on their farm, but they face challenges finding residential aged care due to limited local beds and long waitlists. The family has adapted their business to support her care, and Olive has become an advocate for dementia awareness.

• Olive Eather, 83, was diagnosed with dementia in 2018 and is cared for by her daughter Lyn on their family farm in Baralaba, Queensland.
• The family shifted their business model to support Olive's care, but she now faces challenges finding residential aged care due to limited local beds and long waitlists.
• Olive has become an advocate for dementia awareness, organizing a 3km walk to raise funds and awareness in 2022.