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.
15 days. That's the average hospital stay for someone with dementia, nearly six times the general average. The data is clear: investing in dementia-competent care isn't just good practice, it pays for itself.
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For decades, dementia was something many families kept private. Today, more Australians are willing to talk about it, but that does not always mean they know how to interact with someone living with dementia. Three families share their experiences on World Alzheimer's Day.
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When a family member has dementia, misspeaking or losing a word can feel terrifying. You start to hyper-focus on every verbal slip as a sign of your own decline. Usually, this isn’t a horrible self-fulfilling prophecy; so what is it?
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