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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Mobile x-rays reduce stress for people living with dementia

Researchers from a hospital in Denmark have conducted research into the positive effects of conducting x-rays and imaging in the homes of people living with dementia. Read More

The rehabilitation program keeping dementia clients independent at home for longer

A dementia diagnosis doesn’t mean you must give up your life and independence. In fact, many older people with dementia live a full and happy life being supported at home outside of residential care – a preference of the majority of our ageing population. Read More

Dementia and Mercy Killings: Are these Crimes or Acts of Desperation

Earlier in the year, an elderly Perth man was accused of killing his wife in their suburban home. He was in the later stages of cancer and his wife had advanced dementia. Harold Barclay, 85,  was charged with the murder or his wife of 63 years, a woman he was described as “devoted” to. According... Read More
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