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.
In the UK there are no accurate statistics on LGBTQ+ people living with dementia. However, it is estimated that there are approximately 1.2 million older gay and lesbian people in the UK. This approximation demonstrates that there is a need for services such as care settings to recognise the needs of a gay or lesbian...
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We've detailed some of the things aged care workers, family and friends can do to help alleviate potential struggles for those living with Dementia during COVID-19. From printing off hygiene reminders to visiting virtual museums there are many creative ways to make life a little easier and more enjoyable.
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It’s Sunday morning, and Margaret has just walked into her kitchen for the third time. Again, she wonders, “For what?” She looks around the room, perplexed. She has no clue. She takes a chair at the small table closest to her. For a while, she sits staring. Margaret is worried. She seems to be having...
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