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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Delaying Dementia

When a person has Dementia, one of the changes that occurs over time is that the size of a person’s brain decreases as brain cells die. “Dementia is one of the most important public health problems facing the world,” says Professor Nick Fox, a neurologist from the University College London. To put the magnitude of... Read More

Engaged, Entertained and Involved: What do Aged Care Residents want?

No matter what age a person is, it is just as important to take care of the mind as it is to care for your physical health. Which is exactly why it is vital for people living in aged care to participate in social and leisure activities. Being engaged in activities is a strong indicator... Read More

Caregiver Stress Check: Know Your Limits

With more 330,000 people in Australia with dementia, there are about 1.2 million people in Australia involved in the care of someone with dementia. As you can see dementia doesn’t only affect those who are diagnosed with the condition, it affects people on the peripheral – individuals and families caring for them. The University College... Read More
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