dementia
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 […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more
Choosing the right gift for someone with dementia
Knowing what to buy for an older relative can be difficult. And choosing for someone with dementia can seem particularly hard. The people at Relish, who specialise in presents for those living with dementia, have put together some tips to help you feel confident in your choices. Match the gift to ability Cognitive ability diminishes […]
Read more
How to make homeshares work: top 5 tips
Alternative ways of living as we get older, compared to the more conventional routes, are fast gaining pace. People are increasingly seeking different options, and interest in homesharing arrangements has soared in recent years because of its ability to address several key issues society faces. Caroline Cooke, director at social enterprise Share and Care Homeshare, […]
Read more
How heat affects sundowning in dementia
Temperatures in the UK have reached record-breaking highs this summer. The heatwave poses a risk to everyone’s health, especially those living with dementia, as they are at greater risk of dehydration, tiredness and behavioural changes – including ‘sundowning’. What is sundowning? ‘Sundowning is a state of confusion many of those living with dementia experience in […]
Read more
How caregivers can ensure a safe environment for those with memory loss
Watching someone you love grapple with memory loss can be both terrifying and heartbreaking. Sometimes it can feel as if the person you knew is slipping away, and you may well find yourself assuming roles and responsibilities you never anticipated. This often includes stepping up and stepping in to ensure the safety of your loved […]
Read more