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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Could Your Blood Type Influence Susceptibility to Alzheimer’s?

A new research study from the University of Sheffield suggests that our blood type may have more of an influence on protecting our brain from disease than previously thought. A promising development that may have the potential to unveil another piece of the puzzle supporting Alzheimer’s research. The University of Sheffield journal Brain Research Bulletin,... Read More

Reablement and cognitive health: Changing the narrative

Cognitive decline does not have to mean the end of independence. Reablement shifts the focus from loss to capability, supporting people living with dementia to maintain confidence, connection and daily function for longer. Read More

Balancing safety with personal freedoms for people living with dementia

Balancing risk with autonomy and freedom is not an easy task for those who care for people living with dementia, said Professor Susan Kurrie at today’s National Dementia Conference. Though we live in a risk-averse society, there is actually dignity in being able to take risks, said Professor Kurrie. “But for patients with dementia, that... Read More
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