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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Watered down chemical and physical restraint laws show “lack of regard” for residents

Documents submitted to the Royal Commission reveal the government’s tough stance on the use of chemical and physical restraint in aged care was whittled down during negotiations. An article by the ABC today has revealed emails submitted to the royal commission show how the then aged care minister, Ken Wyatt’s determination to improve regulation of... Read More

Why Australia needs dementia friendly ambulances

Transport by ambulance can be a distressing experience for people with dementia. Noisy, enclosed, and unfamiliar, the environment can exacerbate symptoms, destabilise a person’s psychological health. Read More

Transforming the capability of the dementia workforce: “68% of residents are known to have moderate to severe cognitive impairment”

The federal government’s response to the Royal Commission’s findings is a rare opportunity to make a once-in-a-lifetime difference to the experience of people impacted by dementia, says Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe. Read More
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