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.
In the UK there are no accurate statistics on LGBTQ+ people living with dementia. However, it is estimated that there are approximately 1.2 million older gay and lesbian people in the UK. This approximation demonstrates that there is a need for services such as care settings to recognise the needs of a gay or lesbian...
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In late stage dementia most people will begin to require additional support and assistance. Caring for someone at this stage of dementia can be a profound experience. In late stage dementia, people become frail, and the damage to their brain is to such an extent that they can no longer perform most tasks. While of...
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With more people choosing to continue working for longer these days, it’s more likely there will be greater numbers of people experiencing the early signs of dementia while they remain in the workforce. Are employers ready to cope with the inevitable challenges this will bring? There are a number of reasons that Australians are working...
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