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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90 Year-Old Man Dies After Reported Dementia Ward Fight

Inquiries have commenced regarding the death of a 90 year-old man following a fight in a dementia ward in Wollongong on Tuesday. Police were called to a nursing home facility in Woonona just before 7pm following reports of an altercation between two residents in their high-dependency dementia ward. Upon arrival, police were notified that the... Read More

Antipsychotic Medications: Should They Be Prescribed to People With Dementia?

Antipsychotics have a number of functions – they can are primarily used to manage psychosis, which can include delusions, hallucinations, paranoia or disordered thought. They are essentially major tranquilizers, which can help subdue a person with particular symptoms. Antipsychotics are most commonly given to people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. However, it’s not uncommon to... Read More

Could drinking 6 cups of coffee a day shrink your brain and increase dementia risk?

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. So, if you’re constantly seeking your next caffeine fix, should you be worried? Read More
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