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.
When a person has Dementia, one of the changes that occurs over time is that the size of a person’s brain decreases as brain cells die. “Dementia is one of the most important public health problems facing the world,” says Professor Nick Fox, a neurologist from the University College London. To put the magnitude of...
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A major study in Canada suggests that dementia is more common in people who live near main roads and busy areas than those who live further away. The new study is bringing attention to the potential impact traffic pollution may have on a population’s health, in particular how it may increase the risk of dementia....
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No matter what age a person is, it is just as important to take care of the mind as it is to care for your physical health. Which is exactly why it is vital for people living in aged care to participate in social and leisure activities. Being engaged in activities is a strong indicator...
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