Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

Many people are under the misconception that dementia is simply one specific condition – however, this is not true. Dementia is a broad term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that affect the brain and cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. Symptoms can include memory problems, issues with... Read More

The World Health Organisation estimates that there are roughly 50 million people in the world currently living with dementia, and that Alzheimer’s Disease accounts for 60-70% of these cases in total. Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects the elderly, damaging the brain and resulting in diminished cognitive abilities which usually can have a devastating effect on a... Read More

Cheryle St. Onge has been awarded The Bob & Diane Fund grant for her “poetic and touching” photographs of her mother who lived with dementia. The works show us there can be “beauty, humour and love” even when times are “dark and painful”. Read More