Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

Sometimes people caring for those who are living dementia must deal with situations where the person in their care becomes combative, and even aggressive. In this article, we will look at ways to help caregivers de-escalate these challenging situations, without feeling as though the only option is physical restraint or medication. Why do people become aggressive... Read More

  Are you a glass half empty kind of person? Do you tend to dwell on the negative, ruminate over the past, or worry incessantly about the future? These ways of thinking not only make you feel lousy, researchers have shown they could also contribute to higher rates of dementia as you grow older. Researchers... Read More

Three years ago I walked into a memory support facility in Gerringong NSW. I had recently moved to the area with my partner from Tasmania and had graduated with a degree in dementia from the University of Tasmania the year before. So I was eager to specialise in an area I had become passionate about... Read More