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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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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 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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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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June 21, 2015

Diabetes and Alzheimers Link.

Link found between diabetes and alzheimers. High levels of the hormone insulin, brought on by a bad diet, may …

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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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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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