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?
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age.
People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age.
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Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?'
Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?'
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Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation.
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation.
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Words can be helpful and uplifting, but also hurtful and frustrating depending on the situation. Here, we look at some words and questions to try to avoid when talking to a person with dementia.
Words can be helpful and uplifting, but also hurtful and frustrating depending on the situation. Here, we look at some words and questions to try to avoid when talking to a person with dementia.
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