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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“I have dementia”: Rugby league legend opens up about devastating diagnosis

Rugby league legend Steve Mortimer has opened up about his recent diagnosis of dementia, saying it is due to head injuries he received during his playing years, and is urging for support to change high-tackle rules to make the game safer for the current and upcoming generations of players. Read More

Antipsychotic Medications: Should They Be Prescribed to People With Dementia?

Antipsychotics have a number of functions – they can are primarily used to manage psychosis, which can include delusions, hallucinations, paranoia or disordered thought. They are essentially major tranquilizers, which can help subdue a person with particular symptoms. Antipsychotics are most commonly given to people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. However, it’s not uncommon to... Read More

What is Dementia?

This is Part 2 of The University of Queensland Brain Institute’s Brain Series on HelloCare Dementia is not a single disease, but an umbrella term describing a collection of symptoms from a range of conditions that cause parts of the brain to deteriorate progressively. Dementia affects functions such as memory, perception, behaviour, language, and personality. There are... Read More
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