Aug 11, 2017

Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

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.

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Travelling with Dementia: Edie and John’s Inspirational Journey

A dementia diagnosis does not mean a person has to forfeit their dreams and desires they have – even things as challenging and exciting as travelling. At this year’s Dementia Australia’s National Conference – where the theme was “be the change”, Edie Mayhew and John Quinn spoke about their experiences travelling the world. Travelling can... Read More

“I feel happy when I see the residents happy”

Jeano Dib, Lifestyle Assistant and Dementia Liaison at Regis Aged Care facility in Blackburn, Victoria had a change of career when she realised she wanted to help older people and fell in love with helping patients living with dementia. Read More

“With dementia, you’ve already lost them”: Voluntary Assisted Dying laws reviewed

Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation is coming up for review and dementia advocates are calling for the scheme to be expanded to include them. Read More
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