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.
The other day I read a news story that troubled me, and still has me thinking. It was in the online Sydney Morning Herald, and was written about comedian Billy Connolly, and quoted longtime TV chat host Michael Parkinson. The heading kicked off the disturbing element, by saying “Billy Connolly’s brain has been ‘dulled’ by...
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Sometimes people caring for those who are living dementia must deal with situations where the person in their care becomes combative, and even aggressive. In this article, we will look at ways to help caregivers de-escalate these challenging situations, without feeling as though the only option is physical restraint or medication. Why do people become aggressive...
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It’s important to understand that when your loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia, they will likely only be in the early stages of their condition. They will still understand what this diagnosis means and will likely go through a grieving process. Watching your loved one go through the stages of grief is undoubtedly hard...
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