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.
No matter what age a person is, it is just as important to take care of the mind as it is to care for your physical health. Which is exactly why it is vital for people living in aged care to participate in social and leisure activities. Being engaged in activities is a strong indicator...
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There are up to 29,000 people aged under 65 living with dementia in Australia. Our new research shows people with young onset dementia experience delays to diagnosis and a faster decline in their cognitive abilities than older people with the condition.
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Police saw a carer punching, slapping and verbally abusing an elderly woman after they received a tip-off from a concerned neighbour. When police arrived at the elderly woman’s home in Thirroul, south of Sydney, on Friday night, they saw her carer, 26-year old Alicia Gawronski, punching her on the thigh after she had fallen down....
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