Using the scent of lavender in dementia care
Scent expert Linda Harman explains how a trip to the lavender fields of Provence and the benefits she’s seen in her mother is what inspired her to create a lavender pillow for people with dementia
March is free Wills month
If you haven’t yet written your Will (or need to update it), you can get one done for free in certain locations in England and Wales during March. Find out how…
Mother’s Day activities for someone with dementia
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a range of interesting activities to keep your loved one stimulated, engaged and appreciated…
The story behind the Remember-I’m-Me Care Charts
Zoe Harris, explains how the challenges she faced while caring for her husband with dementia, prompted her to find a simple yet effective solution, in the form of special care charts
Could a simple formula using GP records calculate dementia risk?
Research from University College London uses information available to most doctors to calculate the risk of someone in their 60s or 70s developing dementia in the next five years.
David Baddiel: On the ‘puerile’ nature of his father’s dementia
The comedian is creating a stand-up show around the laughter (and tears) that his dad’s Pick’s disease creates, and explains why it’s so important to talk about it
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Read our 50 page guide to picking a dementia-friendly gift this Mother’s Day.
Indigestion drugs and dementia: link is inconclusive
A study has suggested a link between taking particular indigestion drugs and dementia, but many claim the connection is inconclusive
Learning to listen when you’re a dementia carer
Linda Harman, a dementia carer and member of the Unforgettable expert panel shares her experiences of taking the time to listen
Learn a second language to reduce your dementia risk in later life
Boost your bilingualism by learning a language as part of your degree, says a university professor
