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.
When Gustav Standell first visited Japan from his native Sweden in 1997, he found nursing homes hidden away in the countryside looking more like hospitals than homes. “There was no privacy and it was impossible to live anything resembling a normal daily life,” he told HelloCare. But Mr Standell knew that the situation had...
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The latest news on babysitting and brain research won’t surprise many mothers or grandmothers who spend time with their children or grandchildren. According to a new research grandmothers’ brains benefit from babysitting. So what benefits can you reap if you help out with the grandchildren? Babysitting Helps Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Grandparents will attest to how spending...
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Scientists are uncovering how sleep might play a vital role in protecting our brains from dementia. Could a good night’s rest be doing more than just recharging us?
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