An Alzheimer’s Society investigation reveals the shocking side effect of lockdown on the symptoms of people with dementia. Involving almost 2,000 respondents affected by dementia
Read more...The Lancet has launched new guidance which reveals that an extended set of 12 modifiable risk factors might prevent or delay up to 40 per cent of dementia cases globally.
Read more...Excessive alcohol consumption, traumatic brain injury and pollution included in new findings Sleep a possible risk factor but more research needed Lower income countries at…
Read more...Artist Gary Heritage; One of the butterfly paintings donated to Avalon Nursing Home
A dementia care home in Bridgwater is the latest recipient of works by a local artist looking to spread some happiness via his images despite the current restrictions on normal living.
Read more...Care assistant Lucy Eubank works with resident Jean Armstrong on her Book of You
A simple life story app that has helped families at MHA care homes and retirement living schemes stay connected during lockdown is now helping build face-to-face relationships as homes start to open up for visits once more.
Read more...A new nationwide study will test how music and art can alleviate social isolation and loneliness while boosting wellbeing in dementia patients during ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Read more...Alzheimer’s Disease International and ITN Productions have co-produced a new documentary ‘Hope in the Age of Dementia‘. Watch the documentary here. The newly released news and…
Read more...Alzheimer’s Research UK has welcomed news that regular coronavirus testing for residents with dementia is set to begin in care homes.
Read more...Construction is continuing on a new £15 million dementia care facility in Harrogate to develop a third centre of excellence for dementia care.
Read more...The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has published interim advice on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination.
Read more...Dementia researchers are inviting the public to join a free online event on Friday 26 June, to hear about progress being made in dementia research.
Read more...Dementia Support UK: Connect, Consult, will provide immediate expert support for people caring for those living with dementia in the care home sector.
Read more...Care homes in the south raised cuppas to press for vital support during the pandemic for families living with dementia. Residents and staff across Colten…
Read more...Moving accounts of how life under lockdown has affected people living with dementia have been penned by those living with dementia and carers The online…
Read more...Carers and families are being encouraged to embrace VE Day as an opportunity to open conversations around music to help people living with dementia rediscover…
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