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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Reablement and cognitive health: Changing the narrative

Cognitive decline does not have to mean the end of independence. Reablement shifts the focus from loss to capability, supporting people living with dementia to maintain confidence, connection and daily function for longer. Read More

Family calls for help in search for missing 87 year old

A family has called for the public’s help in searching for a missing 87-year-old who has severe dementia and hearing loss. Alexander Henderson was last seen leaving his house in the Perth suburb of Hillarys at 4.30pm on Thursday. He has not been seen since, and concerns for his well being are growing by the... Read More

For the love of grandparents

Dementia is the second leading cause of deaths in Australia (ABS, 2016). In a report prepared for Alzheimer’s Australia, it was projected that over 6.4 million Australia people would be diagnosed with dementia over the next 40 years. The cost projected alongside this trend is estimated to be more than $1 trillion (Economic cost of... Read More
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