There is also dementia caused by - huntington's disease, Korsikoff's (check spelling) or acquired dementia such as brain damage... which some toxins can cause.

This may help - Contact the Alzheimers Association in your State or Australian AA they have info on 'The Caring Role' as part of training Aged Care & for relatives & friends plus other 'get to know'...

....Nature Therapy or Nurture Therapy? Call it what suits the culture in which it is used. This (as for any therapy) work with, & for, some dementias but not for other types (or different resident mix...

Hi Caz, Look up B & S Books online (for info & dvd's etc) - they are great for resources & deliver Aust wide.

Hi Taryn, Get in touch with the Diversional Therapy Association (then contact team in your area) they should be able to send you a list of entertainer & their costs.

Hi Jane, Good for you asking questions! I have been in this work for over 20years & any sunset (assuming this is a 'sundowning behaviour by dementia residents') program. The program should be quiet n...