Information Arts therapy for people with dementia through poetry and creativity Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. ... 12 September 2018
Research What are astrocytes? We explain how star-shaped cells in the brain work to support neurons, and how this could relate to dementia. We explain how star-shaped cells in the brain work to support neurons, and how this could relate to dementia. ... 01 September 2018
Research Sleep apnoea and dementia risk We take a closer look at the research behind the headlines on sleep apnoea and the risk of dementia. We take a closer look at the research behind the headlines on sleep apnoea and the risk of dementia. ... 01 September 2018
Research GPS-tracking insoles for safer walking Learn about a trial in Dorset to test global positioning system (GPS) tracking insoles within the shoes of people with dementia. Learn about a trial in Dorset to test global positioning system (GPS) tracking insoles within the shoes of people with dementia. ... 01 September 2018
Real stories Doing Memory Walk with my children to talk about their grandma with dementia Jane shares her experience of finding the right care for her mother, Beryl, and encourages people to take part in Memory Walk to help raise awareness. Jane shares her experience of finding the right care for her mother, Beryl, and encourages people to take part in Memory Walk to help raise awareness. ... 21 August 2018
Research 3 hot topics from the world's largest dementia research conference The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's biggest event dedicated to advancing dementia science. Here are some highlights. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's biggest event dedicated to advancing dementia science. Here are some highlights. ... 27 July 2018
Real stories Grandad's dementia poem for Nan after her recent diagnosis Since Hollie's nan was diagnosed with dementia, it's been a time of adjustment for all the family. Read her story and a poem from her grandad, Phil, which she describes as 'bittersweet'. Since Hollie's nan was diagnosed with dementia, it's been a time of adjustment for all the family. Read her story and a poem from her grandad, Phil, which she describes as 'bittersweet'. ... 10 July 2018
Advice 4 ways to plan for the future when living with dementia Planning for the future as a person living with dementia can sometimes be difficult to think about, but it ensures your wishes are followed. Here are four things to consider when planning for your future. Planning for the future as a person living with dementia can sometimes be difficult to think about, but it ensures your wishes are followed. Here are four things to consider when planning for your future. ... 03 July 2018
Advice How to make a dementia fidget toy to ease restlessness Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. ... 21 June 2018
Support us The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia: What is happening and what comes next This year will see a review of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia. We take a look at what has happened so far and what comes next. This year will see a review of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia. We take a look at what has happened so far and what comes next. ... 13 June 2018
Real stories Meg and Keith's experience of dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. ... 08 June 2018
Research Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for dementia Dr Joshua Stott tells us about his research into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Dr Joshua Stott tells us about his research into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). ... 01 June 2018
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