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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Non Medicated Approach to Supporting People with Dementia Leading the Way

Renewed discussion has been sparked about non-medicated support of people experiencing some of the negative behaviours associated with dementia, with September being Dementia Awareness Month around Australia. The journal of the American Medical Association noted that non-medicated treatment of behavioural issues associated with dement ia is proving to be more effective than medicated treatment, and... Read More

Comforting a Person with Dementia When They Are Agitated

Living with a dementia diagnosis can be challenging for the person and those around them who care for them. There is a multitude of symptoms that a person may or may not experience, and an overwhelming amount will find that they deal with agitation at some point in their diagnosis. However, it should be noted... Read More

“Oh my gosh, it’s like someone switched on a button” – bringing joy to those living with Alzheimer’s during lockdown

Learning how to use an iPad for the first time would be difficult for anyone, let alone when you’re 84 years old, and living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Read More
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