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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Too Far? New Dementia Awareness Campaign Ruffles Feathers For Lack of Positivity

A dementia awareness campaign in the UK entitled 'The Long Goodbye' has received pushback from dementia advocates for its portrayal of cognitive decline. Is it too negative, or does it reflect the painful reality for many families? Read More

More community carers facing the challenges of dementia’s changes

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

Do Aged Care Staff Need More Dementia Education?

Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, and there is no cure. – Australian Bureau of Statistics (2015) In Australia, it is estimated that there are more than 413,000 people living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to reach 1,100,890 by 2056. Worldwide, there... Read More
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