WELLNESS ELEMENTS ALIGNED w/ BRAIN HEALTH - AGEING

Improve links Risk links

sunlight https://www.alzheimers.net/8-27-14-vitamin-d-and-dementia/ excessive drinking https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/20/chronic-heavy-drinking-leads-to-se

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/elder/11017445/Study-sunshine-could-help-to-stave-off-dementia.html
isolation / lonliness https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/482179 (lonliness and ris
https://mylumin.org/the-effects-of-loneliness-and-isolation-to-the-
https://coach.nine.com.au/2015/02/16/17/02/sunlight-crucial-for-warding-off-dementia elderly/
music http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4421003.htm (Music on the Brain) depression
https://www.dementia.org.au/news/the-power-of-music-in-memories stress
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/music-therapy-valuable-for-dementia western diet
https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/life/health/article/2016/01/12/music-awakens-memory-
those-dementia overmedication
https://www.alzheimers.net/2013-06-04/music-therapy-for-dementia/ increased side-effects and morbidity

lifestyle
http://www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/101219/plokhotnikov.janette.pdf;jsessionid=D08150A77CCECB643D3A0379611F13A5?sequence=1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/behindtheheadlines/news/2017-07-20-n
(Literature Review - Music & the Brain)

https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/bitstream/handle/10072/34150/64481_1.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y (music + effect on quality of life)

sound therapy https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/1530-Bulsara.pdf https://www.healthline.com/health/dementia-risk-factors#outlook

classical music http://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2015/03/classical-music-helps-dementia/

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jun/29/musical-therapy-helps-dementia-patients-harmony

Singing http://precinct.finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/2017/10/09/singing-with-dementia-an-interview-with-music-therapist-dr-jeanette-tamplin/

https://whatworkswellbeing.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-systematic-review-dementia-music-singing-wellbeing.pdf

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1471301214556291 (singing and the Brain)

https://givingvoicechorus.org/about/singing-memory/

gardening http://therapeuticgardens.com.au/sensory-gardens-for-individuals-with-dementia/
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/news/featurednews/title_401848_en.html

https://www.dementia.com.au/getattachment/141a91df-fc22-46ba-85d6-310c3e5ee12f/Gardens-that-Care.aspx
http://www.jamda.com/article/S1525-8610(14)00339-9/pdf

exercise https://www.beingpatient.com/exercise-reduces-risk-dementia-scientists-say-certain-yes/

mahjong http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health/article/1218406/tai-chi-mahjong-offer-hope-dementia-patients
massage https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/67ec/6d162d97071d2925efdc8baa7790b9a31c6a.pdf (Massage & Touch for dementia)
http://www.backdoctormassagechairs.com.au/n/how-massage-therapy-can-aid-dementia-
patients/195

https://www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/favorite-music-and-hand-massage-two-
interventions-to-decrease-agitation-in-residents-with-dementia/r/a1CG0000000GSIaMAO

http://epublications.bond.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1968&context=hsm_pubs (Study - therapuetic touch / pain relief AD)

positive expectations of
aging
spiritual practice http://www.cmq.org.uk/CMQ/2011/04-spiritual-needs-dementia.html
bodytalk
reiki

deep sleep https://www.newswise.com/articles/less-rem-sleep-tied-to-greater-risk-of-dementia

gut health! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171102091105.htm

https://bodyecology.com/articles/dementia.php

https://functionalhealthminute.com/2016/09/want-to-prevent-dementia-grow-good-gut-bacteria/
https://www.drperlmutter.com/gut-bacteria-protects-brain/
ambient light

pets https://www.unforgettable.org/blog/caring-for-a-pet-when-you-have-dementia/

https://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/bitstream/2440/62243/8/02whole.pdf
supplements - nutrician
hypnosis http://dementiatherapyspecialists.com/hypnotherapy-for-dementia/

http://web.wellness-institute.org/blog/bid/317315/hypnosis-and-hypnotherapy-can-reduce-dementia

Relaxation - Meditation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4923750/pdf/jad-48-1-jad142766.pdf (Meditation)

Conversation/Social
Connection https://www.webmd.boots.com/alzheimers/news/20180207/daily-chats-help-dementia

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/connect-for-mental-wellbeing/
Mushrooms http://www.shokos.com/Amyloban3399.htm (Lion's Mane + AD)
https://draxe.com/lions-mane-mushroom/

https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/health-centers/aging-gracefully/mushrooms-to-prevent-dementia/
Aromatherapy https://www.alzheimers.net/10-10-14-essential-oils-dementia/

http://act.alz.org/site/DocServer/M3_Benefits_of_Using_Aromatherapy_Support_for_Caregivers.pdf?docID=53069

https://hellocaremail.com.au/6-aromatherapy-blends-can-help-manage-dementia/
Emotional Wellbeing http://resources.beyondblue.org.au/prism/file?token=BL/1263A
Sensory Rooms http://journalofdementiacare.com/how-to-create-a-sensory-room/

Knitting https://theconversation.com/knitting-your-way-to-a-healthier-happier-mind-46389
Yoga
Tai Chi
Stretching

Virtual Reality https://vitaenterprisesolutions.com.au/new-ideas/articles/virtual-reality-helps-dementia-patients-improved-aged-care-facilities

https://www.dementia.org.au/vic/media-releases/cardboard-vr-app-for-smartphones-enables-reality-of-dementia-through-edie%E2%80%99s-eyes

https://www.unforgettable.org/blog/how-virtual-reality-can-help-people-with-dementia/

http://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs/39040/InTech-A_discussion_of_the_use_of_virtual_reality_in_dementia.pdf
1. Environmental
Certain environmental triggers can enhance adverse reactions & behaviors for the person with the dement
providers can holistically minimize agitation and anxiety while maintaining a safe living space. Simple ‘twe
placement have significant benefits. Minimizing clutter and unnecessary objects in the living space can provi

2. Communication
Do you speak dementia? As a caregiver, it’s imperative for caregiving success that you utilize effective co
can greatly minimize agitation and frustration, when you speak in a manner that is comforting. Successful deme
is important. Persons in your care can be affected either positively or negatively by both your words and your bod

3. Nutritional
Utilizing nutrient dense foods in all meals and snacks has high-impact for those in your care. Foods rich in fibe
hydration needs. Remember this; as persons age their bodies require more nutritional support to maintain
and dehydration. Therefore, diet plays an integral part in maintaining muscle strength, body function and

4. Activity
Utilizing creative ways to ‘engage’ those with a dementia diagnosis is a holistic way to minimize agitation, depres
arise. Incorporating simple exercises, artisticopportunities or musical moments; are a few options to engage
methods is encouraged and goes a long way to promote mental and physical well-being.

The holistic approach focuses on individualized care and looks at the whole person as opposed to the pe
remaining strengths, emotions, and abilities, instead of just looking at their disabilities

A scientist at the University of Liverpool has found that hypnosis can slow down the impacts of dementia a
1. Concentration on daily tasks thus retaining valued independence
2. Relaxation thereby reducing anxiety which is a common feature
3. Motivation, which helps to avoid depressive states
4. Undertaking daily activities and keeping active
5. Short term memory retention
6. Memory for significant life events
7. Socialization, thereby avoiding the tendency for self-isolation and depression.

Psychological needs World Health Organization Aspects of the palliative (Kitwood 1997) definition of palliative care care approa
Importance of sensitive communication Comfort Symptom control Quality of life Identity Integration of psychological, Whole p
Inclusion Support to person and family Care of person and family

The Well for Life resource published by the Victorian government identifies five components crucial to maintaining an individua
contribution 3. Social connections 4. Basic needs and comfort 5. Enjoying sensory enrichment.
The reviews in this booklet are divided into the following sections: Physical activity | Relaxation | Sensory stimulation | Music a
rely on technology | Quality of life approaches | Interventions for carers | Interventions delivered by mental health profession
intervention based on dance, for example, could be categorised as a physical activity, as an artistic expression, or as a social acti
to determine its effectiveness with older people in a community or residential aged care setting. Wherever possible, we have h
impairment

http://therapeuticgardens.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TherapeuticGardensE-Book_Singlepages_preview.pdf

https://www.qld.gov.au/seniors/documents/retirement/ageing-myth-reality.pdf

https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/DBAssets/InquiryOther/Transcript/9996/Answers%20to%20questions%20on%

https://www.fastcompany.com/3043162/10-small-unexpected-things-that-will-make-you-happier

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2017/06/09/how-to-lead-a-healthier-happier-workforce/#167dcad13ee4

Some of the contributing factors include the following: Changing attitudes towards older people. The education of women and
development indicators); tending to reduce both their availability for caregiving and their willingness to take on this additional
exible labour markets induce young people to migrate to cities and abroad to seek work. In India, Venkoba Rao has coined an a
abroad. “Push factors” are also important. In the economic catastrophe of the 1980s, two million Ghanaians left the country in
more of their children who have migrated to distant places in Ghana or abroad. Older people are particularly vulnerable after d

https://www.dementia.org.au/files/20090200_Nat_QDC_QDC1PracResAgedCareFacAll.pdf (Quality Aged Care - Practices in Ag

https://corporate.myspringday.com.au/blog-wellbeing-and-employee-engagement

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/ways-to-minimise-your-risk-of-developing-dementia-20180425-p4zbj
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