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.
A new study followed 183,000 postmenopausal women for over a decade to answer a question doctors have debated for years: does hormone therapy affect dementia risk? The answer isn't simple, and it depends a lot on who you are.
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For decades, dementia was something many families kept private. Today, more Australians are willing to talk about it, but that does not always mean they know how to interact with someone living with dementia. Three families share their experiences on World Alzheimer's Day.
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A woman with late-stage Alzheimer's couldn't speak beyond single words. After a "heroic dose" of magic mushrooms she woke up 19 hours later telling stories, walking unaided, and laughing. One case. But what a case.
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