Someone with dementia may also be prescribed medication or therapy to help manage symptoms day-to-day. Whilst these won’t slow down the underlying cause of their symptoms, they can make life a little ...
As the year comes to a close, experts from the Alzheimer's Association reflect on some of the hopeful advances in diagnosis, ...
A groundbreaking scheme is being launched to highlight the talents of people with dementia and will include theatre, art and ...
According to Phipps, the drugs currently available to treat Alzheimer’s have only eased the symptoms rather than stop its ...
As care minister Stephen Kinnock said a timely diagnosis is “vital” in making sure patients can access support as early as ...
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to lose their ability to recognise people and places that are ...
Reminiscence refers to the act of recalling memories from the past. It is a familiar activity to everyone, but reminiscence can be highly beneficial for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It can support ...
Should you remind your loved one that they have memory problems? Want to learn how to make people more familiar or stop your ...
Advise for how best to care for loved ones with dementia this Christmas has been issued by a charity, as figures for ...
Families often discover during the holidays that loved ones are struggling with dementia and memory loss, and these cognitive issues are becoming yearlong concerns for employers, too, as they ...
We can also signpost to organisations who can provide legal and financial advice, for things such as benefits and grants. Use our dementia directory to find local support services for people with ...
EXCLUSIVE - As families unite for Christmas, meeting an elderly loved-one with dementia can be shocking for kids. So here's a ...