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.
When a new carer arrived at Anna’s* front door a few weeks ago to help with the care of her father, the first thing she asked him about was his qualifications. “I have none,” the carer replied. Confused for a moment, Anna asked, “Do you mean you have the minimum, just Certificate III?” “No, I’m...
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The word ‘home’ often conjures images of a house filled with loved ones, but in reality, home is actually a feeling that comes with being in a place where you are truly comfortable and able to be yourself. Sometimes though, finding comfort can be difficult. As a person ages, their overall health and quality of...
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A study found that physical restraints in the past caused the deaths of a number of elderly residents in aged care facilities. These new finding calls for a wider debate around whether there is any worth in the use of physical restraints in aged care homes. In aged care, physical restraints are sometimes used on...
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