Research Accelerate to success Alzheimer’s Society’s new ground-breaking crowdsourcing Accelerator programme aims to inspire and recruit innovations and inventions to help people with dementia to live better. 04 June 2019 0
News Weight gain and loss may worsen dementia risk in older people – Alzheimer’s Society comment Older people who experience significant weight gain or weight loss could be raising their risk of developing dementia, suggests a study from Korea published today in the online journal BMJ Open.
Research Partnering with Jelly Drops to stop dehydration in dementia Jelly Drops are sweets containing 90 per cent water that can keep people with dementia hydrated. Alzheimer’s Society is partnering with the Jelly Drops team through our Accelerator Programme.
Real stories Enomwoyi’s story: ‘Mom loves to help. And I believe it’s good for her to be involved’ Enomwoyi lives with her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here, she describes cooking with Mom, keeping the experience positive and adapting her methods as the disease progresses. 31 January 2019 4
Research A mouth care programme for people with dementia and swallowing problems Research project: Is it feasible for the NHS to deliver a specialised mouth care programme for patients who have dementia and swallowing problems in an acute hospital?
Advice Going into hospital Hospitals can be disorientating and frightening for someone with dementia, but there is a lot that can be done to make their stay easier to manage.
Information How could a speech and language therapist help with swallowing problems? From the April 2015 issue of our magazine, our Ask an expert column looks at how a speech and language therapist can help when a person with dementia has swallowing problems.
News Study finds long-term abstinence and heavy drinking may increase dementia risk A study published in The BMJ today suggests that people who abstain from alcohol or consume more than 14 units a week during middle age (midlife) are at increased risk of developing dementia.
Advice How to support somebody living with dementia in hot weather Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those with dementia. Take note of these ways to support them when the temperatures soar. 29 June 2018 16
Advice Alzheimer's Society guide to catering for people with dementia This comprehensive resource includes helpful guidance on addressing issues related to eating and drinking for people with dementia.
News Age, marital status, BMI and sleep associated with risk for dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have analysed a large data set to identify new risk factors which they believe are linked to increased risk of dementia in later life.
Advice End of life care and physical needs A person with dementia may have physical needs at the end of their life that you will need to understand.
