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.
Renewed discussion has been sparked about non-medicated support of people experiencing some of the negative behaviours associated with dementia, with September being Dementia Awareness Month around Australia. The journal of the American Medical Association noted that non-medicated treatment of behavioural issues associated with dement ia is proving to be more effective than medicated treatment, and...
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Silver Memories is a radio station launched in 2008 by Brisbane station 4MBS Classic FM that plays nostalgic songs from the 1930’s through to 1950’s twenty-four hours a day targeted at seniors. Gary Thorpe, General Manager of the station recalls his vision from the outset to create “positive memories” for seniors aged 70 years and...
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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...
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