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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Catching up with the gang may stop you getting dementia

  New research has shown that remaining socially active in your 50s and 60s lowers the risk of developing dementia. While previous studies have shown that social connectedness can protect against dementia, earlier studies have only been conducted over relatively short periods. This latest study by University College London was conducted over 28 years, making it the... Read More

Is Dementia Preventable?

Will all the medical advice and helpful tips out there about “preventing dementia” and “reducing the risks”, it can be rather confusing trying to understand out how lifestyle changes can help you. You might read some articles and wonder, “ok, so if I do all these things regularly, does this mean I will not develop... Read More

Hens making nursing home residents healthier and happier

Aged care resident Marie Morris says she would be very lonely if she didn’t have the hens to look after at her nursing home. Ms Morris is a resident at Whiddon Kelso, where four Chinese Silky hens live and are cared for by residents, and are incorporated into creative and community activities. The hen-keeping program... Read More
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