Hairo’ Gillian Helps Dementia Care Companion Laura Lose Her Locks For Charity
A dementia care home resident became a ‘hairo’ to ensure a long-haired staff member could lose her lovely locks for two good causes. Gillian Swaby…
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Dementia
‘Stop Waiting Until Care Crisis Point’ Urges Dementia Care Provider
New research has revealed that more than half of Brits regret waiting until the last minute to discuss care homes with loved ones. • 57…
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Earlier Menopause And Higher Cardiovascular Risk May Be Linked To Memory And Thinking Problems Study Reveals
A large Canadian research study, published 3rd April in the scientific journal Neurology has reported that women with an earlier onset of menopause and higher…
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Kings Lynn Dementia Café Launched By At Amberley Hall
A new drop-in Dementia Café has been launched at Amberley Hall Care Home in Kings Lynn to provide support and stimulation for those living with…
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Blood Tests For Diagnosing Dementia A Step Closer For UK
Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve…
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Julie Goodyear’s Husband Shares His Wife’s Dementia Story As Part Of New Alzheimer’s Society Campaign
The husband of Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear has opened up about the ‘extreme pain’ of watching the TV star ‘slowing fading away’ after being…
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Careful Consideration of Supportive Strategies Over Behaviour-Modifying Drugs for Dementia Residents
By Jo Crossland, Head of Dementia Care, Avery Healthcare (www.averyhealthcare.co.uk) Mood-altering or behaviour modifying medication to treat ‘behaviour’ in dementia care has long been a…
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Practical Issues To Consider When Supporting A Loved One With Dementia
In support of Dementia Action Week 2022, wills, trusts and probate solicitor Andrew Hitchon from law firm Bray & Bray (www.braybray.co.uk) explores some of the…
Read more...Canadian Study Offers New Insight Into ‘Transmissible’ Alzheimer’s Disease
New laboratory-based research in mice, published in the scientific journal Stem Cell Reports, has suggested that a form of Alzheimer’s disease can be transferred via…
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Dementia Charity Advises About Clock Change Confusion
As winter comes to an end and the days become longer, people across the nation are preparing to put their clocks forward an hour on…
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MPs Meet With Dementia Charity To Discuss NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding
A group of high-profile MPs including Elliot Colburn (Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington and vice-chair of the APPG on Dementia), Mims Davies (Conservative, Minister…
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Shropshire Care Home Offers Free Workshop On Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia
Families and loved ones of those living with dementia will have the chance to get expert advice as part of a series of workshops being…
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Scott Mitchell Named People’s Champion Of The Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission
Scott Mitchell, husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor and Alzheimer’s Research UK Ambassador, has been appointed People’s Champion of the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia…
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Exercise Class For Those With Dementia Proves “Huge Success”
The First open Love to Move exercise class for those living with dementia in Barnsley was a “huge success”, according to organisers. Dozens of care…
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Community Walks In Shoes Of Those Living With Dementia
Bluebird Care North Hampshire and West Berkshire hosted the Mobile Dementia Virtual Tour at their offices in Kingsclere which allowed care teams, families, and friends,…
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