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.
24 Hour Nurse: A Mother’s Day Story It’s a beautiful thing that International Nurses Day coincides with Mother’s Day this year, Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shares her and her mums heart felt story and provides a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.
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When someone is diagnosed with dementia, planning for the future – especially their financial future – may be the furthest thing from their mind. In fact, many Australians choose not to plan ahead at all. Studies show that at least 45 per cent of Australians do not have a valid Will. Less than 20 per cent...
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By Amy Henderson – Journalist For many dementia is an ugly word. It is the thing that has taken their freedom from them, for spouses it is the thing that has changed the person they have loved for decades. It is a thing they fear, it is a thing they hate. To enter into this...
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