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.
Aged care resident Marie Morris says she would be very lonely if she didn’t have the hens to look after at her nursing home. Ms Morris is a resident at Whiddon Kelso, where four Chinese Silky hens live and are cared for by residents, and are incorporated into creative and community activities. The hen-keeping program...
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An Adelaide Magistrate’s Court has ordered reports be provided to them to determine the severity of accused murderer Frank Dimasi’s dementia condition and whether he is suitable to be released on bail.
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Documents submitted to the Royal Commission reveal the government’s tough stance on the use of chemical and physical restraint in aged care was whittled down during negotiations. An article by the ABC today has revealed emails submitted to the royal commission show how the then aged care minister, Ken Wyatt’s determination to improve regulation of...
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