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.
With more people choosing to continue working for longer these days, it’s more likely there will be greater numbers of people experiencing the early signs of dementia while they remain in the workforce. Are employers ready to cope with the inevitable challenges this will bring? There are a number of reasons that Australians are working...
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Dementia is a condition that is unique to every individual who lives with it. And for those who do not have dementia, it can be challenging to understand what it is like living with dementia symptoms. Alzheimer’s Society have created a new innovative piece of research, conducted by Ipsos MORI, that captures real picture of...
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‘The struggles with showering’: Support for Carers as dementia progresses One of the greatest challenges facing caregivers of people in the latter phases of Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia is ensuring that their loved ones are regularly bathed. Overtime if personal hygiene is not attended to regularly it can result in urinary tract infections, skin conditions and...
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