Information How to have a dementia-friendly Diwali With its spectacular light displays and food, Diwali is a joyous occasion for South Asian communities. Alzheimer’s Society ambassador Dr Kamel Hothi shares her advice for including people living with dementia. 05 November 2018 0
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.
Information Loss of appetite: Getting the support you need on Talking Point From the April/May 2017 issue of our magazine, find out how our online community could help if someone with dementia begins to lose their appetite.
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 14
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.
Advice Tips to prevent UTIs in people with dementia The following tips can help to reduce the risk of a UTI in someone with dementia.
Advice Eating and weight loss in the later stages of dementia Eating and drinking becomes more difficult as dementia progresses. People in the later stages of dementia may experience loss of appetite among other symptoms.
Advice Eating environment The environment plays an important part in the eating and drinking experience. It can affect how much a person enjoys eating and the amount they eat. Read our top tips for improving the eating environment.
