Feb 28, 2022 | Dementia News
Many of us facing dementia worry about what will happen if we become unable to make decisions for ourselves (called ‘losing mental capacity’). Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal tool that allows someone of your choosing – a family member or...
Feb 25, 2022 | Dementia News
As dementia progresses, it can fundamentally change a person’s personality and behaviour. If you’re caring for a loved one with the condition, seeing their behaviour alter can be difficult. Here are 10 of our top recommendations for coping with changes in behaviour....
Feb 22, 2022 | Dementia News
There are many reasons we might find ourselves having to spend prolonged periods of time inside this winter, whether it’s isolating for an operation or due to ill health, the idea of being stuck indoors yet again, might be daunting. Trying to keep mentally and...
Feb 19, 2022 | Dementia News
Any family that receives the devastating news of a dementia diagnosis will have a period of adjustment and grief, but for those families with young children it can be a particularly difficult time. Often this age group is forgotten about when dementia is discussed,...
Feb 16, 2022 | Book Reviews
The illustrated nature book is a charming selection of much-loved verses by British poets. It was put together by Clare Harris, an educational writer who has created this large print poetry anthology book specifically for people with dementia to help jog memories and...
Feb 14, 2022 | Dementia News
Moving into a care home can sometimes be the best option for people with dementia as well as those with complex needs. As well as providing a safe setting for people with dementia to live, socialise and enjoy life, care homes can support their residents’ everyday...
Feb 10, 2022 | Dementia News
Finding new activities to do at home is a great way to deal with the boredom and monotony of staying home for a prolonged period of time. If your daily lockdown routine has become a bit staid and you’re keen to shake it up a bit – then why not boost your brain...
Feb 7, 2022 | Product Reviews
Even if you don’t have one yourself, you are probably aware of the ‘personal virtual assistant’ phenomenon. Alexa by Amazon is the most well known, but Siri for iPhone and Cortana for Microsoft are also examples of voice-activated assistants that can help with...
Feb 4, 2022 | Book Reviews
A Tattoo on My Brain describes Dr. Daniel Gibbs’ amazing journey from Neurologist to patient. Having spent twenty-five years caring for patients, many with dementia themselves, he offers a first-hand account of his early Alzheimer’s symptoms, his experience...
Feb 2, 2022 | Dementia News
Studies carried out in Canada have linked eating certain foods with a reduced risk of dementia, but two Canadian researchers are taking the conclusions of this research one step further and examining whether a combination of these brain healthy foods might provide...
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