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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The Common Sense Behind Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Dementia is, according to World Health Organsation (WHO) defined as affecting “acquired impairment of higher mental functions, including memory, the capacity to solve everyday living problems, the performance of learned skills, the correct use of social skills, all aspects of language and the control of emotional reactions.” Jackie Brooker, a registered nurse for many years,... Read More

Construction begins on Australia’s first dementia village

The first sod was turned this week on the Korongee dementia village in Glenorchy, Tasmania, marking the start of an innovative new approach in Australia to caring for those who are living with dementia. Korongee village reflects the current global drive to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia. The village is... Read More

90% of dementia carers don’t get enough sleep

A new study has shown that more than 90 per cent of those who are caring for a family member with dementia don’t get enough sleep. The research, by the University at Buffalo School of Nursing in the US, showed that family carers are getting less than six hours of sleep a night – when... Read More
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