A recent global study has found a clear link between exposure to air pollution and developing dementia later in life. Researchers found that rates of dementia were more likely when people were exposed to two types of air pollutants over a long period of time, these pollutants are particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrous oxides (NOx). […]
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. It is an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia as two out of three people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries. This year marks the 8th World Alzheimer’s Month and the month also incorporates World Alzheimer’s Day […]
Having a well-balanced diet is extremely important, whatever age you are. A diet rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids is a must and you should always ensure you are getting a good amount of protein too as it can help energy levels. It’s important that your diet is varied and enjoyable, so including colourful […]
As part of its ‘Living Memory’ scheme, the National Library of Wales has launched new, free resources to help the stimulate memories of older people and those living with dementia. Volunteers have collaborated with the health and social care sectors in Wales to identify which of the Library’s graphical and audio-visual collections, such as old […]
Unless you have a diagnosis of dementia, you can never really understand what it is like to live with the condition on a day-to-day basis. From research and through caring for people with dementia, we know it can be very hard to deal with and often some of the simplest tasks can leave a person […]
Recently, we have blogged about dementia friendly supermarkets and dementia friendly banks across the country which are doing their best to ensure people with a diagnosis of dementia can go about using their services as normal. We want to encourage as many businesses out there, including independent ones, to become dementia friendly as there are […]
It can be very difficult for a person to receive a diagnosis of dementia and it can be equally as upsetting and confusing for their family too. It is hard enough for adults to understand the diagnosis, but it’s even more tricky and upsetting if you have to explain to a child that their loved-one […]
We’re encouraging businesses to consider employing people with early onset dementia or keep on those who may have received a diagnosis. With some reasonable adjustments, it’s still possible for people with the condition to continue working and they shouldn’t have to give up work immediately if they are not ready. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, […]
Did you catch the new documentary ‘The Restaurant that Makes Mistakes’ on Channel 4 recently that aims to banish the myths surrounding dementia? The new programme follows a group of volunteers, with different forms of early onset dementia, as they’re trained to run their own restaurant. The majority of the people taking part have left […]
It’s extremely important that people with dementia are able to go about their normal lives as much as possible, even if that means having a carer or family member or friend in tow to support them. We encourage our service users to remain as active as possible and many of them enjoy going out for […]
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