Everyone should have a dementia adviser, says Alzheimer’s Society
The charity are keen to see every person diagnosed with dementia supported by a specialist adviser
Who was Alois Alzheimer?
You’ve probably heard a lot about the diseases they discovered or the drugs they created. Find out more about the scientists behind the biggest dementia breakthroughs
How do Bright Boxes help people with dementia?
Social enterprise company Bright Shadow explain how their unique activities boxes are just one part of their mission to help those with dementia
Alz Soc launches #20000reasons campaign in Northern Ireland
The Alzheimer’s Society set up the dementia campaign to boost diagnosis rates and provide more support
Family carers are struggling with a care gap, says Dementia UK
A report by Dementia UK has identified, through calls to their helpline and conversations with Admiral Nurses, that dementia carers are struggling in specific areas of care
Depression could be a cause of dementia as well as a symptom
A study suggests your emotional health is implicated in the risk factors for developing dementia, rather than just an early symptom
Dehydration and dementia
While the overall risk of dehydration can increase as you get older, the risk is particularly acute if you have dementia. Here’s how to spot it and prevent it…
Male dementia carers less likely to ask for help than female carers
A new report by Alzheimer’s Australia has found male carers for people with dementia are less likely to seek support or advice
How can companion care help someone with dementia?
For those with mild symptoms of dementia, having someone visit who can help out with odd jobs around the house can be a useful way of maintaining independence
People with dementia wrongly told it’s a ‘mid-life crisis’ by GPs
Middle-aged people with symptoms of dementia are being misdiagnosed by doctors who aren’t always aware of the wide range of signs of the disease
