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January 28, 2019

Nosey Cups

Nosey Cups Sometimes it is the most simple of ideas that solve a problem. I had not seen these Nosey …

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January 3, 2019

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.

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April 6, 2018

Hidden Disability Help

Hidden Disability Help Did you know that 49% of us fly abroad at least once a year? With the weather …

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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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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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June 24, 2016

Large Print Scrabble

  Large Print Scrabble We all know that it is important to use our brains to guard against dementia. Scrabble …

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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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October 15, 2015

Activities for people with Dementia

  I was delighted to read about this young man and his tireless efforts to make the lives of those …

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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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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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October 27, 2014

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 …

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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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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 28, 2013

Musical reminiscence

What is musical reminiscence ? Musical Reminiscence is the perfect blend of several highly therapeutic and enjoyable activities for the …

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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 22, 2013

Ostrich purple angel ambassadors

  What does an Ostrich purple angel ambassador do ? 50 Ostrich Purple Angel Ambassadors are being appointed worldwide to …

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November 12, 2013

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 …

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October 8, 2013

“Pil Bob”

        Pil Bob   The Pil Bob makes it easier for an elderly person to remove tablets …

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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 21, 2013

National Dementia Week

  This week is National Dementia Awareness week 2013, when as the name says charities and organisations are working to …

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May 18, 2013

Sussex Police and Dementia

Mind Me GPS for dementia sufferers Sussex Police have adopted a proactive attitude to the issue of those who suffer …

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April 13, 2013

Preventing Dementia.

Dementia is a cruel disease. It robs the sufferer of their short term memory initially and then progresses to a …

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March 23, 2013

Dementia Diary

I recently read an article in the magazine “Yours” about Pat Johnsons and her husband Peter’s  journey with dementia.  She …

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March 15, 2013

Dementia and Activities

Dementia is on the rise with 1 in 3 people in residential care suffering from the condition. Rose Lodge in …

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