Nesta launches Dementia Citizens and two new apps
The innovation charity launched a new project to help people with dementia and their carers, using apps on iPhones and tablets
Exercise four times a week could reverse early symptoms of dementia
A study claims people who had mild cognitive impairment saw an improvement in symptoms over six months
Blue badges should be given to all with dementia, says MP
Campaigners want the badges, which let you park in disabled spaces, made available to those with dementia
New guide created to help retailers become more dementia friendly
The Alzheimer’s Society are launching a guide aimed at giving shops suggestions and ideas to make the shopping experience more enjoyable for those with dementia
Resveratrol – found in dark chocolate – could slow dementia effects
The naturally occurring compound which is also found in raspberries and red wine could potentially protect the brain from damage by harmful proteins
Is it menopausal mood swings or dementia?
Researchers claim behavioural changes that may be diagnosed as menopause or a mid-life crisis could in fact be early signs of dementia
Dementia missed in men because they’re less likely to get memory loss
A study claims that symptoms of Alzheimer’s are different in men and women, which could also affect diagnosis rates
Can testing your sense of smell predict memory decline and dementia?
Two studies have looked into how smell and dementia risk might be linked, but could it really be used as a useful indicator?
Finding the silver lining in a dementia diagnosis
A study claims dementia forces you to appreciate life and makes relationships stronger
14 cooking and kitchen activity ideas for care home residents
Whether it’s guess the food, sandwich making or polishing cutlery, there are lots of cooking-related activities that you can do to keep people living in a care home engaged and happy
