Aug 11, 2017

Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

Aromatherapy has been found to be effective in helping with the agitation, anxiety and irritability that often occurs in people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

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Beware “unintended consequences” of chemical and physical restraint regulation

  The Minister for Aged Care has revealed that new regulations for the use of chemical and physical restraints in nursing homes will be announced in a matter of weeks. The announcement came on the eve of the Aged Care Royal Commission, and also in the wake of horrifying reports on the ABC of use... Read More

Understanding the Unequivocal Rights of People Living with Dementia: Express Yourself with Behavioural Expression (Part 2)

Please ensure you have read the published Part 1 of this article, and have located the relevant appendices. Definition of behavioural expression Behavioural expression can be defined as: ‘Behaviour of such intensity, regularity and extent that the physical welfare of a person and others may be placed, or is likely to be placed in serious... Read More

Should we still give physio to residents with advanced dementia?

People living with advanced dementia are sometimes overlooked for exercise and physio programs despite the health benefits and improved quality of life they will likely gain from participating. Read More
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