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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Stages of Dementia – What might you expect?

As more research is done into dementia, the more we learn about how it affects the millions people all around the world. Over the years, the terms, and our understanding of the different stages of dementia, have also evolved. While people may be aware of dementia and its stages, there are also some stages, called... Read More

Not Good Enough, Instance Of Neglect In Aged Care Highlights Grievous Need For Change

  A Newcastle Aged Care resident was left in bed surrounded by her own urine and faeces. Many voices are chiming in on this horrifying revelation saying cost-cutting and understaffing are at the crux of this shocking example of neglect. Hearing of a situation like this strikes us all, regardless of age, background and context.... Read More

Understanding the Unequivocal Rights of People Living with Dementia: Express Yourself with Behavioural Expression (Part 3) 

(Please ensure you have read the published Part 1 and Part 2 of this article, and have located the relevant appendices.) The Little Boy and the Old Man By Shel Silverstein Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the old Man, “I do too.” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I... Read More
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