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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Could Changing the Tap Water Lower The Risk of Dementia?

During the 50s and 60s in Australia, Fluoride was added to public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, and through water fluoridation the rate of tooth decay and other related conditions decreased dramatically. Could the same be done to prevent dementia? A new research... Read More

The Common Sense Behind Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Dementia is, according to World Health Organsation (WHO) defined as affecting “acquired impairment of higher mental functions, including memory, the capacity to solve everyday living problems, the performance of learned skills, the correct use of social skills, all aspects of language and the control of emotional reactions.” Jackie Brooker, a registered nurse for many years,... Read More

Having at least a high school degree and a complex job linked to dementia prevention

An international research collaboration has found that high occupational complexity is associated with dementia-free survival time, highlighting the importance of maintaining cognitive stimulation throughout life for lowering the risk of dementia. Read More
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