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.
People living with advanced dementia are sometimes overlooked for exercise and physio programs despite the health benefits and improved quality of life they will likely gain from participating.
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We need to find a new way to manage the risks of COVID-19 for people living with dementia without robbing them of human contact, says renowned dementia specialist, Teepa Snow. Depriving people of contact with loved ones is as good as a prison sentence, she told HelloCare when we caught up this week. With families...
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The holiday season can be a joyous time but also challenging for people impacted by dementia. This Christmas and holiday season Dementia Australia is calling on the community to support the wishes of people living with dementia, their families and carers. For many their ‘Christmas wish’ is to have their loved ones with them, engaged...
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