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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Dementia patients often experience pain in silence

Many hospital patients who are living dementia experience pain, but they are unable to let others know about it, according to new research. A study investigating the link between pain and delirium, found that pain could be a contributing factor to delirium, and that those with delirium often weren’t able to communicate whether or not they were experiencing pain. When... Read More

Future Direction, The Role of Psychologists’ in Aged Care Homes

The future direction and role of psychologists’ in aged care homes should be full of possibilities and not negative stereotypes. The general public and some psychologists have similar views of these places, as a lonely and depressing place to live. Psychologists in aged care homes can help change the direction of these attitudes by educating... Read More

Making moments count: Navigating Alzheimer’s with love 

Rev Dr Cath Holt was a parish priest and much-loved member of the community when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Read More
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