How to Cope When a Family Member is Diagnosed with Dementia
According to figures compiled by the Alzheimer’s Society, there are currently around 850,000 people in the UK who are living with dementia, and this figure is expected to rise to…
Tech Innovations for People Living With Dementia
There has been a huge amount of research to help those living with dementia. Read more about the newest tech innovations that could make it easier for an elderly person…
Present Ideas for People With Different Stages Of Dementia
Finding the perfect present for a loved one with dementia can be very difficult. If your loved one is one of the 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia,…
The Stages of Dementia
Dementia (also known as major neurocognitive disorder) is not a disease in itself but can be due to many reasons where the parts of the brain responsible for memories, decision-making,…
LATE Brain Disorder – A Newly Identified Condition
In the last couple of years a team of international researchers have identified a new brain disorder. The discovery was made in May 2019 and the disorder it known as…
What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?
Posterior Cortical Atrophy is a very rare form of dementia which affects the part of the brain at the back (posterior) of the head. The gradual and progressive degeneration of…
Living With Dementia – Finding The Right Care
Find out how the right care can make a real difference for people living with dementia, helping their quality of life improve dramatically. There are currently 850,000 people living…
Recent Research surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease
As we are now at the end of September, World Alzheimer’s month, it seems appropriate to take a look at some of the Alzheimer’s research and developments from the world…
Why Social Interaction Is Vital For People Living with Dementia
Find out why social interaction is not just a benefit to people living with dementia, but it is vital to their wellbeing and quality of life. An article in The…
Long-winded speech could be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, says study
Janet Cohen Sherman, clinical director of the Psychology Assessment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently revealed new information suggesting that language deficits experienced by those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)…