Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

Aspirin didn't prevent dementia when everyone was lumped together. For years, that has been the verdict from large trials, and it has left researchers with few affordable options for reducing the risk of a condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Australians. But when researchers looked at genetics, a different picture emerged for one group. Read More

When a family member has dementia, misspeaking or losing a word can feel terrifying. You start to hyper-focus on every verbal slip as a sign of your own decline. Usually, this isn’t a horrible self-fulfilling prophecy; so what is it? Read More

A new approach to dementia care is being trialled at two Whiddon memory support homes. Every resident gets daily one-on-one time with a consistent carer. There are no tasks and no agenda, just connection. It is opening doors for people who had stopped reaching out, and staff say the changes are big. Read More