People Who Frequently Feel Dizzy On Standing ‘At Future Risk Of Dementia’
“Middle-aged people who feel dizzy when standing up from a lying-down position may be at a higher risk of dementia or a stroke in the…
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Dementia
Ten Minutes of Social Interaction Improves Wellbeing in Dementia Care
Research presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) has found that ten minutes of social interaction a day helps improve wellbeing for people with dementia…
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Counties Set out Social Care policy Positions in New Report
England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently…
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Retirement Levy” Suggested to Fund Future Care
A one-off “Retirement Levy”, to fund residential care, or care support people may require in old age, has been suggested by the Department of Health…
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New Partnership On Helpline For Lewy Body Dementia
The Lewy Body Society and Dementia UK are today launching a new partnership to offer expert advice and information on Lewy body dementia, through the…
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Official Statistics Show Dementia Caused 13% Of UK Deaths In 2017
Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling for urgent investment in dementia research, following new statistics that show the condition accounted for 13% of all UK deaths…
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An Eye Opening Experience For Staff At Ashmere Derbyshire
Ashmere Derbyshire offered their staff the opportunity to participate on the Virtual Dementia Tour, as part of their ongoing professional development. The Virtual Dementia Tour…
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New Garden For The Elderly Is A Treat For The Senses
A new sensory garden for local residents and particularly people living with dementia to enjoy has been officially opened in Spalding. The brand new purpose-built…
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BRE And Loughborough University Open Dementia-Friendly Demonstration Home
A new ‘dementia-friendly’ home has been developed jointly by leading building science research centre BRE and experts from Loughborough University. The building is aimed at…
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Fewer Than 40% Of OECD Countries Able To Estimate National Dementia Diagnosis Rates
OECD countries are failing to adequately diagnose dementia, according to a hard-hitting report out today from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) and…
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Dementia Champion Awarded Churchill Medallion
Tracy Paine, award- winning dementia design champion, and deputy chief executive of care village operator Belong, has been honoured with the prestigious Churchill Medallion at…
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73-Year-Old Eastbourne Woman Takes On Skydive For Dementia Research
A 73-year-old woman from Eastbourne isn’t letting her age deter her from jumping out of a plane for dementia research. June Christophi says that she…
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Scotland’s First Ever Dementia Friendly Park
SCOTLAND’s first ever Dementia Friendly park is being launched yesterday (5th) in one of Stirling’s best used recreational areas by walking charity, Paths for All….
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Hotelier Laurence Geller Vows to boost Search for Dementia Cure with Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Role
Hotelier and philanthropist Laurence Geller has pledged to champion the rights of people who are living with dementia after his appointment as an Alzheimer’s Society…
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Unequal Care For Dying Patients
Adults with incurable diseases – including dementia, liver failure and stroke – are not receiving palliative care from hospices early enough during their illness because…
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