Third of companies don’t offer support for staff with dementia
A recent survey has found many employers are failing to provide help and support for those with dementia
‘I became my mother’s mother – and I wasn’t prepared’
For ten years Sandra Bullock Smith cared for her mother who had dementia. Here she talks honestly about the difficulties she faced and the lessons she learnt
Gentle Touch actress Jill Gascoine in final stages of dementia
The popular 1980s actress was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, and her actor husband has opened up about his wife’s condition
Emmerdale to create dementia point of view episode
The ITV soap is currently filming scenes which will show viewers what it’s like for vicar Ashley Thomas, who has vascular dementia
Ten top memory tips from an expert
Consultant neuropsychologist Narinder Kapur believes it is possible to take steps to help you cope with memory slips and trips. Here are some of his suggestions…
Shoplifting and dementia: Excuse me, have you paid for those?
If a person with dementia walks out of a shop without paying, it’s rarely a deliberate act. Here’s how to make it a little less embarrassing for everyone
Picture this: The impact of art and galleries for dementia
Interacting with art and visiting galleries can be an extremely beneficial activity for people with dementia and memory loss. We look into how and why this is…
Songaminute Man & son win Pride of Britain Award
Simon and Ted McDermott received a Special Recognition Award at the Daily Mirror awards show last night for the work they’ve done to highlight dementia and raise money for charity
Research considers how a new pain relief drug could affect Alzheimer’s
A drug used to treat neuropathic pain may also be effective in ‘reversing’ symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
The healing power of horses for dementia
A ground-breaking programme in the US wants to harness the therapeutic effects of horses and study how it can help those with dementia
