Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

Humans have always turned to dance and music for distraction, healing and connection in times of trouble. In WWI it was the Foxtrot, Tango and Waltz; in WWII it was Jive, the Jitterbug and Swing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people of all ages flocked to TikTok to produce choreographed dance routines to pop music. Read More

In Australia there are over 413,000 people living with dementia and it is the number two cause of death for Australians. By the year 2025, more than 536,000 cases are expected, proving that dementia is ever-increasing. Doctors use the term dementia to cover a group of illnesses that are similar. Alzheimer’s disease is one of them. In diseases like Alzheimer’s,... Read More

In the lead up to the federal election, people living with dementia and carers are asking all Australians to call on their local Members of Parliament and candidates to make dementia a priority in their visions for Australia. Dementia Australia Chair Prof Graeme Samuel AC said the prevalence of dementia is growing exponentially and Australia... Read More