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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The 3 most common types of dementia

History of Dementia Dementia, a condition reported in people for since 1906 when it was discovered by Alois Alzheimer. Before the 20th century it was a considered a relatively rare condition, due to the fact that people rarely lived to “old age”. In the century since then, scientists have made significant advancements in understanding how... Read More

This device could lead to earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for Aussies at risk

The simple finger prick test could soon be used in mainstream healthcare as it can identify hallmark protein biomarkers that are present in early Alzheimer’s disease. Read More

Most aged care workers don’t receive dementia training

  Australia is not prepared for the huge anticipated increase in the number of people living with dementia, and “radical solutions” and “specialised education and training” will be essential for the nation to cope, experts say. When Maree McCabe opened her hearing at the Aged Care Royal Commission, she revealed some sobering statistics about the... Read More
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