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.
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...
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Dementia cafes are becoming more popular in Australia and overseas, with a new coffee shop in Japan catering to older people with dementia - creating a welcoming community for customers and their caretakers to come and be themselves, regardless of what symptoms of dementia they may experience.
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Organising activities for people living with dementia is a vital part of care, but it can be challenging to find activities that are both engaging and therapeutic. Try this list of suggestions and tell us – what activities do your dementia residents enjoy?
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