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.
Dementia and its risk factors don’t affect all communities equally. Educational, racial/ethnic, and geographical disparities can influence who develops dementia, including within Australia.
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A new study has shown that more than 90 per cent of those who are caring for a family member with dementia don’t get enough sleep. The research, by the University at Buffalo School of Nursing in the US, showed that family carers are getting less than six hours of sleep a night – when...
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In a world-first trial, people living with moderate dementia will be given cannabis to see if the drug is effective in treating a range of symptoms and improving quality of life. The groundbreaking trial will be held over 14 months, and will follow 50 aged care residents who are living with moderate dementia. The cannabis...
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