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.
There is hope for those living with dementia, after a “transformative” drug has been developed by researchers at the University of Leicester and Germany. Costing around $30 (£15), the treatment is a single dose and may prevent the disease.
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has been trailing sessions aimed at people with dementia and their carers to promote story-sharing, social interaction and connection with huge success.
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Most of us know that exercise is good for us. Magazines, newspapers and TV programs constantly remind us that regular exercise can protect against obesity and any number of chronic diseases including hypertension, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But did you know that it may also help protect the brain from dementia as we...
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