July 2021 saw another month dedicated to shouting about all of the good work caregivers do on a daily basis. Raising the profile of the care sector is key and highlighting the good work that goes on behind the scenes is an important tool for making people aware that complex caring is a skill in […]
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Flu and Dementia: Who is Most Susceptible to the Flu? It has been recognised that those aged 65 and over are at greater risk of developing complications from the flu as immune defences become weaker with age. According to the CDC, it has been estimated that 70-90% of flu-related deaths have been among those aged
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What is Dementia? Dementia is a chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by either a brain disease or injury damaging the brain. Symptoms can start appearing early, and their severity will mostly depend on what is causing the dementia itself and, combined with a person’s overall health, will dictate the speed of deterioration. There are
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A person’s physical health is important to not only them but to their loved ones as well. Being in good physical health allows us to enjoy all that life has to offer. Whether that involves exercises like walking, running or swimming, being physically active helps us to feel good. But what is it about the
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According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are over 850,000 with Alzheimer’s disease (DA), and although it mostly affects adults 65 and above, over 42,000 under 65 are affected by Alzheimer’s. This means that the average age to get diagnosed is between 40 to 50. As this disease affects the brain, common symptoms and a decrease in memory, thinking
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Dementia care is constantly evolving, as research continues to advance towards improve treatments and care provided to those affected by such a dreadful disease, getting closer to the hope of someday finding a cure. Based upon recent medical breakthroughs, two medical centres have designed unique dementia caring methods last year, hereby catching the attention of
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Television remains a great way for people to learn about things going on in the world. The right documentary film or series can have a lasting impact on viewers. With the likes of David Attenborough and Louis Theroux regularly presenting popular documentaries and pulling in viewers, it can be a successful medium for shining a
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Over one million people have now signed up to The Alzheimer’s Society‘s groundbreaking ‘Dementia Friends’ initiative. The programme originally launched two years ago, and it aims to educate the general public on what dementia is, how to spot the symptoms, and how to help those suffering from the illness, in order to eradicate the fear and isolation
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Advancements in technology have various benefits in everyday life. From wi-fi, smartphones and AI assistants, our lives are becoming more linked to these devices. As the smart home continues to develop, one centre is soon to open which is dedicated to creating technological solutions to support dementia patients and their home carers. What Is The Aim of the
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With Dementia set to be the biggest killer of the 21st century, having an understanding of the disease itself is essential. From the 14th to the 20th of May, Dementia Awareness week will be commencing to raise awareness for the disease which will affect 1 in 6 people in the UK. What is Dementia? Contrary
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