As dementia progresses, some people with the condition become aggressive and out-of-touch. A new program at an area nursing home uses touch and spa-like treatments to bring comfort to its end-of-life ...

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ST. CLOUD — Talking about death is scary for most people, no matter how far away or how looming it may be. This is especially true for end-of-life patients who suffer with memory loss diseases, like ...

Staff in nursing homes are being encouraged to learn about the Namaste Care programme to enhance the quality of life for residents with dementia. Namaste Care is based around sensory experience: music ...