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 is the second leading cause of death in Australia, and with around 200 people each day developing dementia symptoms, people are always trying to find new ways to lower the chances of themselves or a loved one from developing the condition. Much like health fads, there’s always a new story about what is...
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When Helen Blayden was asked to run a pilot program for the Butterfly model of care, she wondered where she’d find the time to focus on residents’ emotions, while also doing all the other important work she had to do. A nurse for nearly 40 years, Ms Blayden was used to routines, rosters – and getting...
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Great strides are being made by scientists every day so that caregivers around the world can learn how to make life better for individuals diagnosed with dementia. Google, partnering with Alzheimer’s Research UK, has taken this dedication one step further by creating a new virtual reality experience called “A Walk Through Dementia”. This innovative and...
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