Advice Why I enjoy games and puzzles: How can playing games and doing puzzles help us to stay well? We ask about the different ways people keep healthy and well, whether they have dementia or not. This time, we hear how games and puzzles help six readers. 31 January 2020 0
Research ‘Use it or lose it’: What’s the truth in dementia? Research project: Cognitive reserve and dementia incidence
News Word and number puzzles improve adult cognitive function Older adults who regularly take part in word and number puzzles have sharper brains, according to the largest online study to date.
News 'Stay positive to boost brain health in old age' - Alzheimer's Society comment Think positively to keep your brain healthy and lower the risk of dementia in older age, experts have said. A new report by the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) suggests feeling good and being emotionally well is linked with better brain health among over-50s.
News Regular problem-solving does not protect against mental decline - Alzheimer's Society comment Read our comment regarding the recent news that problem-solving games may not protect against a decline in mental capacity.
Advice How can someone minimise the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia? Read about risk factors for mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and how these can be managed.
Advice Tips for someone diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment Read our information and advice to help you manage your mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cope with memory loss.
Research Brain training and dementia Brain training includes activities to challenge the brain, such as crosswords, Sudoku puzzles and bespoke computer games. Here we discuss the evidence and the claims made by commerical game providers.
Research Training your brain From our Winter 2015 Care and Cure magazine, read more about a new study which hasfound that a brain training game can improve reasoning and help with day-to-day activities.
Real stories A woman with dementia determined to stay connected despite a lack of local opportunities From the April 2015 issue of our magazine, in some areas there are few opportunities to meet other people with dementia and stay active. Fiona Madden speaks to a woman determined to remain busy despite one group coming to an end.
Research Research news in brief Autumn 2017 Here's Autumn 2017's research news in brief. 01 December 2017 0
News Study claims that computerised ‘brain training’ reduces dementia risk, Alzheimer’s Society comment Results from a ten year study have hinted that a type of brain training designed to train people’s thinking speed could reduce dementia risk.
