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 Australian Government has introduced a free training initiative to arm first responders and frontline workers with education and tools to properly assist people with dementia during emergencies.
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It’s not uncommon for people who are living with dementia to become visibly upset, anxious and agitated when something is troubling them. There are many situations that may trigger someone with dementia to become upset and agitated, and it can be distressing for carers and loved ones to witness. People living with dementia may be...
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Consent to administer psychotropic medication in nursing homes is not legally required, often leaving families in the dark about the powerful drugs their loved one has been given. An issue that has come up several times during the royal commission is the giving of psychotropic medications to a resident in aged care without the consent...
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