Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

The holiday season can be a joyous time but also challenging for people impacted by dementia. This Christmas and holiday season Dementia Australia is calling on the community to support the wishes of people living with dementia, their families and carers. For many their ‘Christmas wish’ is to have their loved ones with them, engaged... Read More

Australians living with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmitted to hospital within one year than those who return to living in the community, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Read More

With approximately 70% of people with dementia living at home, carers in the community are living with the impact of changing, and sometimes challenging behaviours. Read More