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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Could Delirium After Surgery Be Linked to Developing Dementia?

The challenging thing with delirium and dementia is that symptoms are so similar, which means one can often be misdiagnosed for the other. The distinct difference, however, is that delirium is a temporary condition – symptoms can emerge a few hours to a few days after the surgery and at the very most will last... Read More

Just One Hour of Social Interaction Can Help People with Dementia, says Research

Social isolation can lead to negative health effects – this is something that many studies and researches have stated in the past. The negative effects are especially seen in people living with dementia, who are more likely to exhibit agitation and restlessness than people who do have some social interactions. It has even been suggested... Read More

Residents happy to take a walk down ‘Main Street’

An aged care facility with a built in ‘Main Street’ – complete with cafe, cinema, beauty salon and more – is providing comfort and joy to residents. ‘Main Street’ enables residents to continue taking part in the activities they enjoy most, whether it be playing cards, having their hair and nails done, catching a classic... Read More
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