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 Minister for Aged Care has revealed that new regulations for the use of chemical and physical restraints in nursing homes will be announced in a matter of weeks. The announcement came on the eve of the Aged Care Royal Commission, and also in the wake of horrifying reports on the ABC of use...
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Could a new test tell if and when you’ll get Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists believe they have created a genetic test which can pinpoint how old a person will be when they develop Alzheimer’s disease. Previous genetic testing for Alzheimer’s has relied on detecting defects on the APOE gene, which has been believed to increase the...
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On World Health Day (April 7), HelloCare looks at new research that reveals the potentially devastating impact a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia can have on older people. Why are the suicide rates so drastically high? And how can loved ones and carers help reduce these worryingly high statistics?
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