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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Dental health often “overlooked” in Australian nursing homes

The Australian Dental Association NSW is calling for dental health to be made a priority for all residents in residential aged care. With Australia’s population ageing, more people are living to older ages and their dental health is deteriorating, sometimes causing extreme pain and even death, Dr Peter Foltyn, head dentist at St Vincent’s Hospital,... Read More

“I feel happy when I see the residents happy”

Jeano Dib, Lifestyle Assistant and Dementia Liaison at Regis Aged Care facility in Blackburn, Victoria had a change of career when she realised she wanted to help older people and fell in love with helping patients living with dementia. Read More

This Dementia Action Week, let’s end discrimination for people impacted by dementia

With an estimated half a million Australians living with dementia and 1.6 million people involved in their care, now more than ever, communities need to come together and learn more about how they can support people living with dementia. Read More
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