Combination of Hearing and Vision Problems Linked to Dementia Risk
Researchers in Korea have found that people with both vision and hearing problems are more likely to experience cognitive decline and develop dementia than those
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Dementia
Reform of Social Care “Doomed” Unless Issues of Fragile Provider Market are Addressed
A report from the Nuffield Trust warns that years of delay to social care reform and a fragmented market has left provider services unstable and
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UK and EU Risk Act of Self-Harm Unless They Lift Vaccine Patents
UN Human Rights Commissioner and former Irish President, Mary Robinson, has called on the UK and the EU to support a waiver of intellectual property
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Progress On Diagnosing Dementia Stalls, Despite Government Initiatives, Study Finds
England has seen a stall in progress on diagnosing dementia, despite government initiatives to boost rates of detection, new research says.
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Redcot Care Home Committed To Supporting People Living With Dementia
Friends of the Elderly’s Dementia Champion Dedicated To Caring
At Friends of the Elderly’s Redcot Care Home in Haslemere, Surrey which specialises in residential care
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Increased Risk Of Dementia Following COVID-19 Diagnosis
Researchers from Oxford have found a link between a diagnosis of COVID-19 and the subsequent diagnosis of several psychiatric and neurological conditions, including dementia.
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Fundraisers Get Chai-Tea For Dementia UK’s Biggest Annual Event
Fundraisers will be perfecting their lockdown baking skills to support families with dementia at the most challenging time
The tables for Dementia UK’s annual cake and tea event have been completely reset; backyard brews, driveway cake sales
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Cautious Welcome for Double Visits
Today’s Government announcement increasing the number of visitors care and nursing home residents can have has met with a cautious welcome from providers. Provider body
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Two Visitors Allowed in Care Homes to Reunite Loved Ones
Care home residents in England will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12 April as covid restrictions continue to be cautiously eased.
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The ‘Cocktail Party Effect’: An Early Warning Sign For Dementia?
Researchers from UCL have shown that brain changes associated with perception and understanding of sounds occur in key regions affected by dementia and may flag early signs of disease.
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Leading Sports Organisations Join Sport United Against Dementia Board
Representatives from the Premier League, England and Wales Cricket Board and Premiership Rugby join forces for first time to tackle dementia.
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Dementia The Second Leading Cause Of Death In February
Dementia remains our greatest long-term health challenge, says Alzheimer’s Research UK – as new figures reveal the condition was the second most common cause of death in England last month.
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Cognitive Impairment and dementia Project ENLIVEN To Help Improve Lives Through Contact With Nature
A new research project has been announced that will help older people living with cognitive impairment – including dementia – to be more active
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The Power Of One Hour – A New Campaign To Embed Music Into Dementia Care
Musica Music and Wellbeing CIC, a community interest company specialising in dementia care, has launched the Just One Hour campaign which aims to spark
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Dementia Charity Offers Free Online Music Training For Health And Social Care Students
Music and dementia charity Playlist for Life has launched a new online training platform educating on the use of personal playlists to improve the lives of people living with dementia
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