Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

A family has called for the public’s help in searching for a missing 87-year-old who has severe dementia and hearing loss. Alexander Henderson was last seen leaving his house in the Perth suburb of Hillarys at 4.30pm on Thursday. He has not been seen since, and concerns for his well being are growing by the... Read More

Dementia ambassadors from around Australia, people living with dementia and their families, and politicians gathered in Canberra yesterday for the Parliamentary Friends of Dementia meeting. Peter Gill, who is living with dementia, spoke movingly about his experiences since being diagnosed. Mr Gill said he was “shocked and ashamed” when his geriatrician told him he had... Read More

Decades ago, the options for post-retirement life or when you needed more support were rather uninspiring – you could either stay at home or go into aged care. But now there are many more options for people depending of their needs, wants and finances. Some interesting alternatives around the world are helping the elderly be... Read More