Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

Organising activities for people living with dementia is a vital part of care, but it can be challenging to find activities that are both engaging and therapeutic. Try this list of suggestions and tell us – what activities do your dementia residents enjoy? Read More

This is the second appendix to Leah Bisiani’s upcoming article “Understanding the Unequivocal Rights of People Living with Dementia: Express Yourself with Behavioural Expression”. Togetherness and altruism Dementia may challenge us as care partners because of the fundamental complexity of the condition, however it is time we regain our focus, first and foremost, and look towards... Read More

I recently attended a Christmas party for the residents of a memory support unit where I work. The day was like any other Christmas party with a festive live music band, decorations on the walls and tables set for the special meal. The kitchen was a hive of activity, where food platters were being produced.... Read More