Advice Ramadan and dementia care If you or the person with dementia you care for observes Ramadan, we have information to support you. Shree Mehta cares for her grandmother, Sharda, who has vascular dementia. Shree shares her advice for other Muslim carers. If you or the person with dementia you care for observes Ramadan, we have information to support you. Shree Mehta cares for her grandmother, Sharda, who has vascular dementia. Shree shares her advice for other Muslim carers. ... 26 February 2025
Information How much does dementia care cost? The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK is set to rise to £90 billion a year by 2040 unless action is taken. The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK is set to rise to £90 billion a year by 2040 unless action is taken. ... 25 February 2025
Information What makes a dementia-friendly cinema? A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly. A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly. ... 25 February 2025
Information Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD) Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better. Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better. ... 13 February 2025
Advice Can I install CCTV at home to keep an eye on my loved one living with dementia? CCTV can be an effective form of assistive technology. However, there are ethical and legal issues around using security cameras to keep an eye on someone with dementia that must be taken into account. CCTV can be an effective form of assistive technology. However, there are ethical and legal issues around using security cameras to keep an eye on someone with dementia that must be taken into account. ... 03 February 2025
Information The benefits of gardening for people with dementia Garden designer Marina Randall shares her fascination and expertise for creating dementia-friendly spaces in nature. Garden designer Marina Randall shares her fascination and expertise for creating dementia-friendly spaces in nature. ... 27 January 2025
News Dementia breakthrough drugs could be a golden opportunity Recent innovation in dementia treatments and diagnosis have led to some incredible discoveries that could dramatically change lives. Is this the beginning of the end for dementia? Recent innovation in dementia treatments and diagnosis have led to some incredible discoveries that could dramatically change lives. Is this the beginning of the end for dementia? ... 24 January 2025
Advice Care homes: when, why and how? Our community shares honest and practical advice about the decision to move a loved one into a care home. Our community shares honest and practical advice about the decision to move a loved one into a care home. ... 24 January 2025
Real stories First Valentine's Day after the death of a spouse: Emily's dementia story Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how the first Valentine's Day without your spouse feels. Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how the first Valentine's Day without your spouse feels. ... 24 January 2025
Real stories 'You can stand down now, Dad.' - John's dementia story When John’s dad, Michael, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it fell to him to provide the necessary care. With his training, John approached the delivery of care like a military operation – right to the end. When John’s dad, Michael, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it fell to him to provide the necessary care. With his training, John approached the delivery of care like a military operation – right to the end. ... 20 January 2025
Research Researching links between dementia and blood vessels To understand the link between dementia and faulty blood vessels, we’re funding research into how blood flow in the brain relates to brain health and dementia. Find out what research we are funding in this area. To understand the link between dementia and faulty blood vessels, we’re funding research into how blood flow in the brain relates to brain health and dementia. Find out what research we are funding in this area. ... 13 January 2025
Research Souvenaid: I’m worried about my memory – should I buy this drink? Our research team examined evidence on the nutritional drink Souvenaid, that was claimed to help improve some aspects of memory in people who have Alzheimer's disease. Our research team examined evidence on the nutritional drink Souvenaid, that was claimed to help improve some aspects of memory in people who have Alzheimer's disease. ... 09 January 2025
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