Aug 11, 2017

Aromatherapy for Sundowning – VIDEO

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.

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Reshaping aged care through dementia education

In a bid to improve dementia care within the aged care sector, a new textbook for aged care workers outlines the different non-pharmacological interventions that are the best practice response to manage dementia symptoms rather than medication and restraint for people with dementia. Read More

The Father and Still Alice: Do these movies correctly portray dementia?

While both of these films are illuminating in their depictions of how dementia can be experienced, are they an accurate representation? Read More

Robin Williams had Lewy body dementia – but did not know it when he died

Robin Williams was diagnosed with a form of dementia in his final months, but did not know it, according to a new biography. Mr Williams’ autopsy report showed he had severe Lewy body dementia; doctors who reviewed the report say it was one of the worst cases they had seen. However, in the months before he died... Read More
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