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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Coping with Apathy: Why do people with dementia withdraw?

Dementia can cause rapid degeneration of abilities that came so naturally previously before the diagnosis. As people living with dementia’s symptoms progress they may appear at some stage to be unresponsive and apathetic.  Apathy in someone living dementia can be seen as: loss of motivation, diminished initiation, low social engagement, poor persistence, lack of interest, and or insight.... Read More

Mobile x-rays reduce stress for people living with dementia

Researchers from a hospital in Denmark have conducted research into the positive effects of conducting x-rays and imaging in the homes of people living with dementia. Read More

What should home care workers do for clients with dementia?

Around 65% of Australians living with dementia reside in the community, so home care can be an important part of continuing to lead a fulfilling life. Read More
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