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Finding the right activities for someone living with dementia can feel overwhelming. But there’s good news! With the right mix of physical, creative and social games, you can help boost their memory, lift their mood and create moments of joy for everyone involved.   Our guide explores the benefits of different activities for people with dementia, […]

Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK and around 42,325 young people have been diagnosed with this disease. Those who show symptoms of dementia before the age of 65 are classified as having early-onset dementia. However, symptoms can start to show from as young as 30 years old. Both young-onset dementia and dementia are caused by a

With Britain currently in its coldest months right now it is important to remember those most vulnerable. Although not many people like the cold weather, this is more of a worrying time for older people and especially people who suffer from Dementia. Things that might come to us naturally such as turning up the central heating

There are over 47 million people worldwide suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In the UK alone, 1 million are living with dementia, with over 65% being women. As researchers continue to explore the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, gender disparity has become a complex topic. We take a look at some of the underlying factors, and why women are

Why choose home care? As we grow older, we can sometimes find difficulty in everyday tasks. From getting around to cooking and cleaning, age and illness can often limit many aspects of our life. Whilst some people have family and friends around to lend a hand, others can find that these restrictions cause a real

The question currently on everyone’s lips is when will they be vaccinated? COVID-19 and the global pandemic it caused has left many feeling isolated, scared and alone. But with the announcement made first by Pfizer/BioNTech, then Oxford/AstraZeneca, and with more being made each week, there is an end in sight. Latest COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Testing

Looking after elderly parents can be difficult if they don’t want or feel like it. After all, you love your parents and would do anything for them. They’ve looked after for you for many years, even when you’ve moved out from your family’s home. No matter where you are in the world, your parents will

Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can severely test the vows you made to one another many moons ago. It is a very difficult and strenuous job that inevitably causes pain and grief for the person you once knew – before dementia came crashing into your lives. However, whilst loving and caring for

Healthcare and nursing care providers often talk about ‘home care’ and ‘domiciliary care’, but what are they exactly, and how to the various services differ? In short, home care is all about enabling your loved ones to remain in their homes instead of moving into a nursing home, by having professional carers and nurses visit them

We are inundated with information on how diet is the main deal-breaker when it comes to staying healthy. While physical health is widely-known to be influenced by what we eat, researchers are now pointing out foods that may help prevent cognitive diseases, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. But which foods are actually effective and which ones should