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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$5 billion for the aged care sector – but is it enough?

  Older Australians have been significant beneficiaries of the 2018 Federal budget. But will the additional funding be enough? We take a look at what the industry is saying. Key aged care measures in the 2018 Federal Budget $1.6 billion for 14,000 new high level home care packages to provide some relief for the 105,000-strong waiting... Read More

Should we reconsider person-centred dementia care?

The importance of person-centered dementia care has been brought into even sharper focus by the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the issue, Prof Dawn Brooker, Director of the University of Worcester Association for Dementia Studies UK, will present on the topic, at Dementia Australia's National Symposium Series next week. Read More

The do’s and dont’s of doll therapy

People living with dementia, particularly those living in residential aged care, have benefitted from doll therapy for years. Read More
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