There are two kinds of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable and modifiable. Non-modifiable risk factors are ones that cannot be changed or eliminated, like aging, family history and genetics.

“Positive Behaviour Support is a relatively new and proactive approach in dementia care. It views many behaviours as forms of communication for unmet needs and focuses on understanding the unique ...

Dumurgier said that understanding “the natural history” of dementia, as well as the typical timeline to enter nursing homes, could help doctors plan their patients’ care better. It could ...

Why did we fund this project? Comments from members of our Research Network: 'Fantastic proposal. Practical and including training of nurses and caregivers.' 'Could prove to be very beneficial to all ...

From the April/May issue of Dementia together magazine, we sit in on a specialist training day for care home staff. It's a staff training day at Manton Heights Care Centre in Bedford, as people who ...

and those who have dementia often require additional care. “Dementia is a group of conditions characterised by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as judgment and memory loss ...

Dementia is a devastating condition that can affect everything from your thinking to your personality. And while you can't always control your risk of developing the disease, new research finds ...

Not all residents with dementia can tell the nursing ... increasing nursing home staff support, training and resources can help residents receive the care they need as they age while remaining ...

The list of factors that researchers believe contribute to dementia, while not unknown to this point, is now backed by new research from the Lawson Research Institute, which found that about ...

The 82-year-old artist has found a home in a new specialised dementia care facility in Port Macquarie ... of the coin is that it requires a lot of training at the workforce level and the executive ...

I am a former personal trainer and still enjoy learning and brushing up on my training knowledge from time to time. I've had my wellness and lifestyle content published in various online ...