Having a stressful, busy job could help fight Alzheimer’s
It’s just one of the pieces of research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016 in Toronto
Test balance and grip strength to predict dementia risk in over-90s
Study claims poor balance and weak grip are associated with increased risk of late-age dementia
Antibiotics may help prevent Alzheimer’s by affecting gut bacteria
New research claims antibiotics could actually affect the brain’s immune cells, reducing the risk of dementia
Exercise throughout life to reap the most brain benefits
Don’t leave getting fit and healthy until too late in life, say researchers, as doing regular exercise in your 20s, 30s and beyond can help to reduce the risk of dementia
The Alzheimer’s vaccine: what does it mean for you?
There was much excitement last week about a study claiming to have found a vaccine to fight Alzheimer’s disease, but how does it work and is it really something to get excited about?
Cinnamon can act as memory and learning booster
The distinctive spice has been found to have a positive effect on the hippocampus, an area of the brain that generates, organises and stores memory
Hot stuff: Warm weather advice for people with dementia
British summers are notoriously unreliable, but if hot weather does occur, here’s how to keep a loved one with dementia healthy and safe
Alzheimer’s disease: In the eye of the beholder?
A new technology designed to detect Alzheimer’s in the back of the eye before the onset of symptoms has been created
10 garden activities for care home residents
Getting outdoors can be so beneficial for those in a care home, and there’s an enormous amount of activities, jobs and experiences which will make it enjoyable
21 ideas for group activities in your care home
Activities should form a core part of the care plans for your residents, and there is an enormous amount that you can do, from music and quizzes to arts and crafts. Here are some ideas to get you started…
