PainChek

18/09/2026

This World Alzheimer’s Month, we are reminded that communication is not always verbal.

For people living with dementia, distress or changes in behaviour may be a sign that something is wrong. When we see behaviour as communication, we can begin to identify unmet needs, including pain, and respond with greater understanding and compassion.

Every person deserves to have their pain recognised and their voice heard.

16/09/2026

A dementia diagnosis brings a lot of questions. The right information, at the right moment, makes the road ahead feel a little less uncertain.

Dementia Australia's Dementia Guide is a trusted starting point for people living with dementia, their families and carers — helping them understand what's happening and what support is available.

📖 Explore the Dementia Guide: https://hubs.li/Q04xDPR00

14/09/2026

During World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re reminding everyone affected by dementia that support is available.

Whether you are living with dementia, supporting a loved one or working in care, trusted information and a listening ear can make a meaningful difference.

💚 Contact the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 for personalised information, advice and guidance: https://hubs.li/Q04xlHyV0
💚 Dementia UK also provides specialist support from Admiral Nurses, alongside practical information and resources: https://hubs.li/Q04xlHxB0

You do not have to navigate dementia alone. Please save or share this post so that trusted support can reach someone who may need it.

11/09/2026

When someone can no longer tell us “I’m in pain,” their face, voice, movement and behaviour may communicate it for them.

A change in routine. A new vocalisation. Reduced activity. Guarding a part of the body. Each could be an important clue that deserves closer attention.

During World Alzheimer’s Month, PainChek is encouraging care professionals to remain curious about changes in behaviour and to ask: Could this person be in pain?

Because recognising pain is an essential part of protecting dignity, comfort and quality of life for people living with dementia.

08/09/2026

There are plenty of useful free resources available to you this World Alzheimer's Month. Alzheimer's Disease International offers a range of useful resources to help you raise awareness of your ongoing support. Check out their resource centre here:

https://hubs.li/Q04wVQsM0

28/07/2026

This blog is the first in a series which examines practical examples of how current clients in the UK are achieving their outcomes.

This edition examines how providers are reducing falls by identifying unrecognised pain with PainChek. Pain is a significant driver of falls in care homes, especially with lower leg pain. If this pain isn't properly identified and managed, falls and, therefore, injuries can occur unnecessarily. This can result in decreased quality of life, increased level of hospital admissions, and sometimes placement breakdowns.

Improving the way you identify pain, especially for those living with a cognitive impairment, is the crucial first step in effectively managing pain and avoiding significant incidents further down the line.

Read Here:

Discover how PainChek reduces falls in care homes through earlier pain detection, better resident outcomes and stronger financial resilience.

14/05/2026

What changes when pain assessment and medication management come together?

Join Dee-Anne Hull, Donna Cowan, Ben Kelland and Christelle Ucinek for the PainChek x BESTMED webinar on Wednesday 27 May to find out.

What each speaker brings:
- Dee-Anne: frontline pharmacy experience, with extensive expertise in medication reviews, prescribing decisions and dementia support.
- Donna: provider insight, working directly with care teams to support compliance with the Aged Care Standards.
- Ben: product perspective on the evolution of the PainChek® and BESTMED integration, and what’s coming next for care teams.
- Christelle: clinical and systems expertise, with a pharmacist background and a focus on improving workflows and decision-making through integrated data.

Together, they’ll explore how connecting pain assessment with medication management is improving clinical decision-making and supporting individualised care.

🗓️ Wednesday 27 May
🕑 2–2:45pm AEST

Secure your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q04gmX8b0

11/05/2026

On International Nurses Day, we want to say thank you to nurses everywhere.

We see first-hand the dedication you bring every day; the patience, the presence, the hard clinical calls made across a full shift, for every individual who needs you.

We’re incredibly fortunate to have nurses Dawn Kerr and Catherine Smith as part of our clinical team, bringing their expertise and compassion into everything we do.

Dawn shares: “Nursing is advocating for people at their most vulnerable, especially when they can’t articulate what they’re feeling. As part of the PainChek team I continue the work I’m passionate about, supporting consistent recognition of pain so people are better understood and their care remains person-centred."

Catherine adds: "Dementia care carries an enormous responsibility, and every decision shapes someone’s dignity, comfort, and sense of self. I’m proud to be part of a team committed to supporting nurses with tools that help ensure people living with dementia remain seen, heard, and cared for as individuals."

Today is a reminder of the impact of nurses’ work. You make a real difference.

24/04/2026

Across Australia and New Zealand, today is a moment to pause, reflect, and remember those who served and sacrificed.

Lest we forget.

02/04/2026

Pain management plays an often overlooked yet crucial role in preventing and reducing malnutrition in older adults.

Pain and nutrition are closely connected - and should be managed together.

If you’re looking to take a more preventative, whole-person approach to care, download our free resource here: https://hubs.li/Q048QHPX0