People with later stages of dementia can often feel isolated, anxious and become understandably agitated. What we all need at times is a hug and this is where HUG the soft limbed doll has originated from.
Hair washing aid.
How to overcome the difficulties of washing someone’s hair when they can’t shower. This is such a common problem …
Mugs, Mugs and more Mugs
Mugs, Mugs and more Mugs. I make no apologies. I know I have only just shared another post about a …
Nosey Cups
Nosey Cups Sometimes it is the most simple of ideas that solve a problem. I had not seen these Nosey …
Digital Display Frame
These frames are also a relaxing alternative to TV and I know several care homes use them to share photos of activities residents have enjoyed. Many of them have the capacity to store thousands of photos in a compact and easy to view way.
Hidden Disability Help
Hidden Disability Help Did you know that 49% of us fly abroad at least once a year? With the weather …
Activities for People with Dementia
Activities For People with Dementia My Memory Jogger (Activities for People with Dementia and Carers) Dementia is a loss of …
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. …
Dementia & hospital stays
Hospitals are not good places for people with dementia. Many of us know that people with dementia can decline …
Alzheimers Dementia Guide
The Dementia Guide This is a must have for anyone with a new diagnosis of any form of dementia. It …
Large Print Scrabble
Large Print Scrabble We all know that it is important to use our brains to guard against dementia. Scrabble …
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 …
Memory jogging Puzzles
Memory Jogging Puzzles – for people with dementia. Karen Miller developed Memory Jogging Puzzles and Matching Games in 2008 and with …
Activities for people with Dementia
I was delighted to read about this young man and his tireless efforts to make the lives of those …
Dementia – early diagnosis
Early diagnosis of dementia The importance of early dementia diagnosis is important to many, but not to all. The Jury …
Singing for the Brain
Singing for the brain. ‘Singing for the Brain’ is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to …
Clocks for people with Dementia
Clocks for people with dementia help them stay independent. Dementia causes short term memory loss and sufferers often forget what …
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 …
Is Dementia linked to Stress?
UK experts are to begin a study to find out if stress can trigger dementia. The investigation which is …
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 …
Musical reminiscence
What is musical reminiscence ? Musical Reminiscence is the perfect blend of several highly therapeutic and enjoyable activities for the …
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 …
Ostrich purple angel ambassadors
What does an Ostrich purple angel ambassador do ? 50 Ostrich Purple Angel Ambassadors are being appointed worldwide to …
Police call for dementia database
Sir Peter Fahy Chief Constable of Greater Manchester is calling for a dementia database He believes a dementia database would help …
“Pil Bob”
Pil Bob The Pil Bob makes it easier for an elderly person to remove tablets …
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 …
National Dementia Week
This week is National Dementia Awareness week 2013, when as the name says charities and organisations are working to …
Sussex Police and Dementia
Mind Me GPS for dementia sufferers Sussex Police have adopted a proactive attitude to the issue of those who suffer …
Preventing Dementia.
Dementia is a cruel disease. It robs the sufferer of their short term memory initially and then progresses to a …
Dementia Diary
I recently read an article in the magazine “Yours” about Pat Johnsons and her husband Peter’s journey with dementia. She …
Dementia and Activities
Dementia is on the rise with 1 in 3 people in residential care suffering from the condition. Rose Lodge in …