Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

There is no drug available that effectively addresses the underlying pathology of any of the major diseases that cause dementia. Recent data from major drug trials focussed on immunological strategies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease have not been promising, and we are so far off understanding the biological basis of conditions such as frontotemporal... Read More

Dementia has a wide range of symptoms that vary from person to person. In the later stages of dementia, people may be unable to remember events that took place a few minutes previously, they may lose their ability to speak and experience restlessness or anxiety. What people may not realise is those living with dementia... Read More

Balancing risk with autonomy and freedom is not an easy task for those who care for people living with dementia, said Professor Susan Kurrie at today’s National Dementia Conference. Though we live in a risk-averse society, there is actually dignity in being able to take risks, said Professor Kurrie. “But for patients with dementia, that... Read More