People who care for a loved one with dementia are “struggling in silence”, a charity has warned. The Alzheimer’s Society said caring for someone with dementia could take an “enormous
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Care home gardens will be landscaped with scented flowers, seats and bird feeders using a National Lottery grant, in a bid to provide familiar settings for people with dementia. Outdoor
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It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing information gathered during routine visits to the family doctor, according to research published in the open access
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An organisation which supports older people to live longer in their own homes has been given one million pounds to provide customised support services for people affected by dementia. The
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A joint-venture by the Alzheimer’s Society, Herefordshire Council and the University of Worcester has resulted in the opening of a new service for people living with mild to moderate dementia
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People with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found. Research involving Bangor University
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Everybody has a life story. These are rich and varied and can be used to communicate who we are to the people around us. People with dementia sometimes need help
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Dementia patients face a gamble with their chances of recovery due to “shockingly poor” treatment offered by some NHS hospitals, the Alzheimer’s Society has warned. A study found “shocking” variations
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The makers of Wallace and Gromit have produced a short film to address people’s misconceptions about dementia. The online video from Aardman Animations features former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston,
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New treatments for dementia are “on target” to be developed within the next decade, a leading expert has said. Researchers will know if they are at the beginning of “a
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