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.
Dementia Australia have released the results of a survey which found that people living with dementia are facing discrimination and exclusion within their communities. It’s a sad finding and one that we should all make a conscious effort to amend, especially during this year’s Dementia Action Week, which has the theme ‘A little support makes a lot of difference’.
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For people who have been diagnosed with dementia, medicine offers little in the way of help. There is no known cure for the condition, despite millions of dollars being spent on research, and numerous clinical trials over many years. The fact remains that once someone has been diagnosed with dementia, there is little they...
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Are you a family carer looking for more information to help you understand dementia, along with tips and strategies? Carers Victoria offers carer workshops and educational programs to help carers andCarer Support Groupsenhance their knowledge about how to best support themselves and the people they care for. See our upcoming education workshops here or browse...
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