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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Dementia and Stimulating The Mind: Using Retro Themed Nursing Homes

Nursing homes and retirement village providers are increasingly seeing the importance of using sounds, sight and sensory cues to stimulate the minds of people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, providing an atmosphere that is more familiar to them. By using basic design principles, the once unfamiliar style nursing home in the eyes of... Read More

How Long Do You Live After Being Diagnosed With Dementia?

Predicting someone's lifespan is not an exact science, and it probably never will be. If you can begin to imagine the amount of differences within the lifestyle, age and general health of your inner circle, imagine then, the amount of variables found while surveying larger audiences from various corners of the globe. Read More

Everything you Need to Know about Delirium

Delirium is a medical condition where a person is undergoing a more sudden change in consciousness or thinking to their mental abilities. This results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of their environment. The symptoms and signs of delirium can be similar to dementia, which is why it can often be misdiagnosed. The word delirium derives... Read More
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