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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Does My Disease Define My Right To Access The Services I Need?

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are now the second leading cause of death for Australian’s, behind, coronary heart disease. There are 110,000 dementia related deaths reported annually, and the incidence of the disease continues to grow with current figures estimated at over 300,000 people, and by 2020 and 2050 it is anticipated there will be 400,000... Read More

Twilight Zone: Does the Moon Affect People with Dementia?

When a person has dementia, they may experience significant behaviour changes as a part of their condition. This can be attributed to a number of causes, it could be symptoms of their dementia or other changes in their condition, it could be because of changes to their medication, for some it may be because of... Read More

What are the different models of dementia care in Australia?

Understanding the options and choices can go a long way to finding a safe, human centred approach to dementia care that works for those that need and deserve it most. Read More
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