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.
Being diagnosed with any medical condition is scary. Dementia can be particularly confronting as it can have a slow progression over a long time. Dementia is a complicated condition, as symptoms are varying and different for every person with a diagnosis. On average, it is expected that a person will live with dementia for around...
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has been trailing sessions aimed at people with dementia and their carers to promote story-sharing, social interaction and connection with huge success.
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Sometimes when caring for someone with dementia we find that self-care tasks that we may think of as second-nature, are actually complicated and difficult to perform. Something as simple as brushing teeth can become challenging but we know how important proper dental care is in maintaining good physical health. Here are simple tips to help...
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