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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Living Well with Dementia: Using the Montessori Approach in Community Based Programs

Omnicare Alliance is a community impact organisation with a focus on aged and disability support on the Mid North Coast, following the merger between HDRC Services, Meals on Wheels MNC, Hastings Home Modifications & Maintenance, Parklands Cottage and Hastings Headway. Omnicare’s organisational purpose is to engage, include, connect and support; with our core value being... Read More

Early screening process said to spot Parkinson’s decades before symptoms appear

Australian researchers have discovered a highly effective way to detect Parkinson’s disease 20-30 years before clinical symptoms appear, unlocking the potential for life-changing early interventions. Read More

Are smaller aged care residences better?

Those who lives in smaller towns and rural areas are the happiest people in society, research shows. And so it follows that smaller, more intimate, aged care facilities also have happier residents. “In smaller units the wellbeing is better. It’s been well established,” said Colin McDonnell, Dementia Excellence Practice Lead with not-for-profit aged care provider,... Read More
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