dementia
John’s Campaign: supporting family and friends to provide care in hospitals and other care settings
The dementia support group John’s Campaign has recently had to change its website and email addresses to overcome what we’ll call technical difficulties with its web server provider. That’s a real nuisance for the group, but a good opportunity to remind carers about the purpose and activities of this UK-based organisation. What is John’s Campaign? […]
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Is it possible to create Lasting Powers of Attorney after being diagnosed with dementia?
Whilst we are all getting older, it is not uncommon to think about the future and what we might need, physically, financially and emotionally. With people living longer, it is not inconceivable that our minds might deteriorate, and we may need some additional help and support. As we are approaching World Alzheimer’s Day which raises […]
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Using Technology to Keep Loved Ones with Dementia Safe: Practical Tips
Dementia is a complex condition, encompassing a range of symptoms caused by diseases that damage the brain, such as Alzheimer’s. These symptoms often include memory loss, confusion, difficulty with daily tasks, communication challenges, and behavioural changes. Dementia is progressive, meaning these symptoms worsen over time. As the condition advances, ensuring the safety and well-being of […]
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Can we slow down cognitive decline? Latest research
Many of us have seen the cognitive powers of older family and friends diminish over time, even to the point of dementia taking over their lives. It’s no surprise that there is huge interest in how we might protect our own brains to at least delay if not even prevent failing cognitive abilities. At When […]
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What’s new in improving brain health and challenging dementia?
Every week we receive news in our inbox around identifying risk factors in mental health and possible ways to avoid them. Here’s our round-up of recent research and thoughts around cognitive health in general and dementia in particular. Causes and diagnosis Widely reported in the media was the story that researchers in Canada had found […]
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Living independently for longer with clock and task alerts
Living at home independently for as long as possible is vitally important to quality of life for most older people. Deteriorating health, including memory problems, can make staying in their own home increasingly difficult though, and it can seem like going into care is the inevitable result. This move can be delayed though, with the […]
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Dementia and poor mobility are driving the demand for homesharing
It ca seem like an older relative who is finding living independently a little harder than it used is stuck for choices. They are a long way from needing a care home, or even a visiting carer. But they can’t get the tricky jobs done so easily – cleaning, cooking, perhaps even shopping. So does […]
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Taking on dementia risks through diet and lifestyle
Contrary to the beliefs of many, Alzheimer’s is not an inevitable consequence of ageing – and Alzheimer’s is not in the genes. Fewer than one in every hundred Alzheimer’s diagnoses are attributed to genes.[1] It is largely a preventable disease, and we know quite a lot about what people need to do to help prevent […]
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Preventing or delaying dementia – what’s new?
Can we prevent dementia? Can we slow it down? Here are the latest reports and thinking about the progress being made in slowing down the onset of dementia. A 10-year study has come up with lifestyle advice for dementia prevention – and there are no surprises in there: a healthy diet; regular exercise; active social […]
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What does the breakthrough dementia drug mean for our families?
There have been many headlines this week about a new drug that can address the challenges of dementia, after years of failed research. But what is its significance, and what can it do for us and our loved ones who are already living with dementia? First, we are talking here specifically about Alzheimer’s Disease, which […]
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