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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Bonds of friendships forged as students ‘live in’ at nursing home

A program that has physio and occupational therapy students living on site in a nursing home is reaping benefits for both residents and students. Four physiotherapy and OT Masters students have been living at Scalabrini Village in Sydney’s Bexley. Each student has their own bedroom with ensuite, and they share a common kitchen and living... Read More

Do diet drinks increase the risk of stroke and dementia?

Most people will agree that sugary drinks are bad for you, which is why so many would rather have diet drinks as they think that it’s better for their health. But a study shows that that may not actually be the case. Read More

Uncomfortable temperatures can increase agitated behaviour in nursing homes

We all like to be in an environment with a comfortable temperature. At home it’s easy: we can simply close a door or open a window to warm or cool our home as we need to. And we know that when the temperature of our environment become uncomfortable, it makes it harder for us to... Read More
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