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…
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…
Tech Innovations for People Living With Dementia
There has been a huge amount of research to help assist those living with dementia. Read more about the newest tech innovations that could make it easier for an elderly…
Does type of care have an effect on people with dementia?
Choosing the right type of care when you or your loved one require support for daily living can be difficult. When living with the effects of dementia, the choices for…
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…
Understanding Dementia
Dementia is a condition that touches many people’s lives, whether as a person living with it, a relative or a friend, and, anecdotally, most people think they understand what it…
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)…
Dementia Overtakes Cancer as UK’s Most Feared Illness
This post was updated 30th March 2021 Here are some of the issues highlighted by recent independent studies: Breadth of devastation on family and finances a major factor In comparison,…