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This image shows an amazing light projection and sound effect entertainment system for people with dementia. This game show leaves projected onto the table for people to "swoosh" off.
January 8, 2019

Tovertafel

Imagine being able to scoop up goldfish or have birds resting in the palm of your hand. Imagine piecing together a virtual jigsaw of times gone by? Tovertafel light projections can allow this to happen.

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November 10, 2017

Activities for People with Dementia

This article was kindly contributed by Gillian Hesketh Activities for People with Dementia and Carers   My Memory Jogger Dementia …

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October 29, 2017

Calming activity for someone with dementia

  Calming activity for someone with dementia I read about this idea and thought I would share it with you. …

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November 26, 2016

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality and people with dementia. I am not the most tech-savvy person in the world and am known for my …

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November 24, 2016

Dementia Whisperer

Book Review – The Dementia Whisperer By Ages B Juhasz. I was delighted to be asked to review this book …

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November 18, 2016

Santa Forgot

Just Imagine if Santa forgot This has to be one of the best Christmas advertisements of all time, combining Christmas …

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October 17, 2016

Dementia & Fear

Dementia – the greatest fear According to a recent article in Saga, 86% of people fear developing dementia. This is …

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October 3, 2016

Dementia & hospital stays

Hospitals are not good places for people with dementia.   Many of us know that people with dementia can decline …

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August 23, 2016

Alzheimers Dementia Guide

The Dementia Guide This is a must have for anyone with a new diagnosis of any form of dementia. It …

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March 17, 2016

Assistance Card Feedback

The Dementia Assistance Card – Feedback  Being free to all I really thought the Dementia assistance card would have found …

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February 4, 2016

Dementia and couples

Dementia and how it affect couples. One of the things I most enjoy about writing this blog is how I …

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January 29, 2016

Beta Blockers and Dementia

Beta Blockers and Dementia. Taking beta-blocker drugs may cut the risk of dementia, a trial in 774 men suggests. The …

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October 29, 2015

Memory jogging Puzzles

Memory Jogging Puzzles – for people with dementia. Karen Miller developed Memory Jogging Puzzles and Matching Games in 2008 and with …

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September 15, 2015

B vitamins and good brain health

B Vitamins and good brain health How to keep a brain healthy. Eat a tin of sardines a day! High …

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August 20, 2015

Dementia – early diagnosis

 Early diagnosis of dementia The importance of early dementia diagnosis is important to many, but not to all. The Jury …

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August 2, 2015

Do brain training exercises really work?

Do brain training exercises  really work? Brain Training exercises in an attempt to prevent or slow cognitive decline is a …

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July 13, 2015

Singing for the Brain

  Singing for the brain. ‘Singing for the Brain’ is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to …

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May 20, 2015

Dementia Awareness Week 2015

Dementia Awareness Week 2015. As this is now officially Dementia Awareness week I would like to share this with you. Pippa …

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January 14, 2015

The Saddest Goodbye.

The Saddest Goodbye The saddest goodbye: Endless words are written on dementia. But can ANY match the poignancy of cartoonist …

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January 2, 2015

Barriers to Dementia Diagnosis.

 Barriers to Dementia Diagnosis It is reported that many patients face “shocking” delays for dementia diagnosis and treatment, according to …

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December 20, 2014

Christmas with Dementia

  Introduction. I was delighted to be approached by the company responsible for marketing for the UK’s largest independent care …

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November 20, 2014

Living with Dementia,

First Steps to Living with Dementia by Dr Simon Atkins. A diagnosis of dementia is daunting and naturally creates so …

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February 13, 2014

Brain scans to diagnose dementia

There are several types of brain scans to diagnose dementia by doctors which include; CT or CAT scans are a …

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February 5, 2014

Is Dementia linked to Stress?

  UK experts are to begin a study to find out if stress can trigger dementia. The investigation which is …

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January 17, 2014

The G8 dementia summit

The G8 Dementia Summit – A Missed Opportunity ? This article has been kindly contributed by Chris Moon Willems from …

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January 15, 2014

Free GPS tracker for anyone with a diagnosis of dementia

I came across Ostrich in 2013 in Farewell magazine. I contacted them and have watched them explode into something huge. …

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December 14, 2013

Meet my dementia expert

 Introducing Paul Smith Paul has very kindly accepted my request to become my resident dementia expert. Paul is  available for …

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December 10, 2013

Let’s talk about dementia

The Telegraph shared that currently less than half of those living with Dementia in the UK are not being diagnosed formally …

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November 26, 2013

What is Sundowners syndrome?

I heard someone refer to their husband as having Sundowners syndrome and didn’t know what this meant to him and …

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November 2, 2013

Weddings and Alzhiemers

Weddings and Alzheimers What do Weddings and Alzheimers have to do with one another I hear you ask ? Let …

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October 24, 2013

The truth about dementia

    The truth about Dementia This account is written by Norman Mc Namara (Diagnosed with Dementia six years ago …

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August 5, 2013

Dementia Aware

How Dementia aware are you ? I have to admit until maybe 10 years ago I had little knowledge of …

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August 1, 2013

Dementia Dogs

  Dementia Dogs This week  two highly trained Dementia dogs have started working with two couples in Tayside.This is  as …

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June 30, 2013

Pictures to Share

In 2005 in response to seeing how dementia affects the ability of people to enjoy traditional media, Helen Bate established Pictures …

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June 7, 2013

Retro decoration for those living with dementia

  Living in the past in the present for  those living with dementia   One of the key services offered …

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May 23, 2013

Ways iPads can help people living with dementia

Important Ways iPads Can Help People Living With Dementia By Chris Moon-Willems Since I bought my mother an iPad I …

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May 23, 2013

“This is me” – communication tool

The “This is me” leaflet is designed as a communication tool for anyone with Dementia who receives care in any setting; …

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