PainChek

30/09/2026

September has helped shine a light on dementia. Now, let’s make sure that light stays on.

For people who can’t always tell us when or where it hurts, recognising pain can make a meaningful difference to comfort, dignity and everyday wellbeing.

As World Alzheimer’s Month comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has joined the conversation, shared our resources and helped raise awareness.

The month may end. The need to listen, understand and care does not. 💚

29/09/2026

Behind every person living with dementia is a community of people offering care, comfort and support.

To the families, caregivers and clinical care teams who listen, advocate and respond with compassion every day, thank you.

Your commitment helps protect dignity, improve wellbeing and ensure that every person is seen, heard and understood.

From everyone at PainChek, we commend you. 💚

28/09/2026

When someone cannot tell us they are in pain, changes in expression, movement, voice or behaviour can help communicate what words cannot.

By looking, listening and observing across six key domains, care teams can build a fuller picture of each person’s needs and respond with greater confidence.

When behaviour changes, always consider pain. 💚

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