Dementia UK Publishes New Information Resource on Pain
Dementia UK’s new information leaflet aims to tackle one of the more challenging aspects of dementia. People with dementia experience pain but they may not…
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Dementia
People with Dementia Should be Offered Activities to Promote Wellbeing
People living with dementia should be offered activities such as exercise, aromatherapy, art, gardening, baking, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, mindfulness and animal assisted therapy to…
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International Artist To Portray Dementia Experience
London-based artist and filmmaker, Suki Chan, whose work has been showcased worldwide, spanning from China to the USA, has completed a month-long residency at dementia-specialist…
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Dementia Research Charity Calls On Government To Reduce Dementia Stigma
Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling for government to lead on a national effort to reduce stigma and improve understanding of dementia after new evidence shows…
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Sandpiper Singers Spark Conversation About Dementia
Residents at Sandpiper Care Home in Alford, which is part of Tanglewood Care Homes, have formed a choir to raise awareness of dementia. The aptly…
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Dementia Friendly Walking Project Is A Winner With The National Lottery Community Funding
National walking charity Paths for All has secured £60,000 to further develop its’ Dementia Friendly Walking project for two years. The funding from The National…
Read more...Record Month For Dementia Diagnosis Shows Need For Better Tools, Treatments
Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling for continued improvements in the way the UK diagnoses and treats dementia after a record number of people were diagnosed…
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RCH Care Homes Makes Dementia Commitment As Part Of Dementia Action Week
To mark Dementia Action Week (DAW), which ran from 20 to 26 May 2019, RCH Care Homes committed to creating 900 new Dementia Friends! As…
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World Governments Still Failing To Tackle Growth Of Dementia
A new report by ADI reveals that, on the second anniversary of the Wrold Health Organization (WHO)’s Global action plan on the public health response…
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Dorset Dementia Care Home Keeps Resident Golfers In The Swing
Golf fans living at a Dorset dementia care home have begun monthly visits to one of their nearby courses to help stay in touch with…
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Rachel Riley Backs Cry Of 35,000 Brits For More Dementia Research Funding
Rachel Rileyhas joined Alzheimer’s Research UK to present the signatures of nearly 35,000 members of public who have backed a call for increased government funding…
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The Fremantle Trust Launches Dementia Friendly Café During Dementia Action Week
Local care provider and charity, The Fremantle Trust, has launched its debut dementia friendly café at Fremantle Court, Stoke Mandeville, as well as engaging with…
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Spearhead Hosts Virtual Dementia Tour For Staff And Customers
To coincide with Dementia Action Week (20-26 May 2019), care supplies company Spearhead Healthcare has played host to The Virtual Dementia Tour, a renowned interactive…
Read more...Crucial Funding Invested To Understand Link Between Hearing Loss And Dementia
People with hearing loss are up to five times more likely to be affected by dementia than those without hearing loss. To try to understand…
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Homes Mark Dementia Action Week With Memory Walk And Other Activities
Residents at The Royal Star & Garter Homes have taken part in Memory Walks as part of Dementia Action Week. Veterans from the three Homes…
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