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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Familial Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know About the Genetics of Dementia

Dementia is a complex condition that is yet to be fully understood. A vast amount of research goes into seeing what causes dementia symptoms and to see whether they can be stopped, reversed or prevented.   There are many risk factors that can contribute to developing dementia – from lifestyle to genetics. People affected by... Read More

Sweden’s community-based aged care philosophies take hold world-wide

  When Gustav Standell first visited Japan from his native Sweden in 1997, he found nursing homes hidden away in the countryside looking more like hospitals than homes. “There was no privacy and it was impossible to live anything resembling a normal daily life,” he told HelloCare. But Mr Standell knew that the situation had... Read More

Former dementia educator to offer training to police, first responders

A former dementia educator is putting together a training program for police and emergency response crews across Australia to prevent further fatal incidents like those involving NSW Police and 95-year-old aged care resident, Clare Nowland. Read More
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