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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3 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

A study has shown that a growing number of older adults in Australia are living with the cognitive disorder of dementia. According to the research, more than 413,106 Australians are living with dementia, and this number is projected to increase to 536,164 by 2025. Apart from this condition, the elderly are also coping with loneliness and... Read More

How NOT To Lose Your Temper When Caring For Someone Living With Dementia

Regardless of whether you’re a hard-working professional in the aged care industry, or a selfless family member that has taken on the responsibility to care for a loved, there is an emotional toll that can mount when caring for someone living with dementia. Even the most caring, thoughtful, and well-intentioned dementia carer can be prone... Read More

“With dementia, you’ve already lost them”: Voluntary Assisted Dying laws reviewed

Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation is coming up for review and dementia advocates are calling for the scheme to be expanded to include them. Read More
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