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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Not Good Enough, Instance Of Neglect In Aged Care Highlights Grievous Need For Change

  A Newcastle Aged Care resident was left in bed surrounded by her own urine and faeces. Many voices are chiming in on this horrifying revelation saying cost-cutting and understaffing are at the crux of this shocking example of neglect. Hearing of a situation like this strikes us all, regardless of age, background and context.... Read More

How toddlers helped an elderly woman living with dementia to speak again

A BBC documentary, The Toddlers Who Took On Dementia, follows a bold new experiment, where pre-school children spend 3 days with elderly people who are living with dementia at the Llys Elian centre in Wales. The series documents a carefully planned activity designed to restore memories and revive former personalities. The activities were also developed to be interesting... Read More

The new research that claims eating bacon every day raises dementia risk by 50%

Can eating bacon cause dementia? Unfortunately, a new study shows there may be an increased link, however, there could be some good news for meat lovers. Read More
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