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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Beware “unintended consequences” of chemical and physical restraint regulation

  The Minister for Aged Care has revealed that new regulations for the use of chemical and physical restraints in nursing homes will be announced in a matter of weeks. The announcement came on the eve of the Aged Care Royal Commission, and also in the wake of horrifying reports on the ABC of use... Read More

How this ‘enriched model of care’ is helping people with dementia thrive

The Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) newly updated Dementia Capable Care program provides carers with the skills and knowledge to offer an ‘enriched model of care’. The course blends the Claudia Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model, Kitwood’s model of person-centred care, and verbal de-escalation techniques into a fresh and efficient approach to dementia care. This enables carers to more effectively support the person, maximise their quality of life, and minimise psychological and behavioural symptoms. Read More

Could drinking 6 cups of coffee a day shrink your brain and increase dementia risk?

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. So, if you’re constantly seeking your next caffeine fix, should you be worried? Read More
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