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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How ‘brain cleaning’ while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia

Scientists are uncovering how sleep might play a vital role in protecting our brains from dementia. Could a good night’s rest be doing more than just recharging us? Read More

“Dementia is the only illness I know where people are told to go home and prepare to die via aged care rather than fight for their lives.”

There are more than 50 million people living with dementia around the world – and approximately 1 new diagnosis every 3.2 seconds. In Australia alone, there one more than 413, 000 people diagnosed with dementia. One notable person, is Kate Swaffer, the CEO and co-founder of Dementia Alliance International. Kate spoke at ITAC 2017 about... Read More

“I love singing as well, but it’s marvellous for her”: The Power of Music and Dementia

“Music soothes the soul,” they say, which is especially the case seen in people living with dementia. Dementia has a wide range of symptoms that can vary from person to person. While some may have challenges with memory and recall, others deal with high levels of anxiety and depression. According to a new report, these... Read More
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