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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Former dementia educator to offer training to police, first responders

A former dementia educator is putting together a training program for police and emergency response crews across Australia to prevent further fatal incidents like those involving NSW Police and 95-year-old aged care resident, Clare Nowland. Read More

Guide to cleaning teeth for people with dementia

Sometimes when caring for someone with dementia we find that self-care tasks that we may think of as second-nature, are actually complicated and difficult to perform. Something as simple as brushing teeth can become challenging but we know how important proper dental care is in maintaining good physical health. Here are simple tips to help... Read More

Dementia and Mercy Killings: Are these Crimes or Acts of Desperation

Earlier in the year, an elderly Perth man was accused of killing his wife in their suburban home. He was in the later stages of cancer and his wife had advanced dementia. Harold Barclay, 85,  was charged with the murder or his wife of 63 years, a woman he was described as “devoted” to. According... Read More
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