Health Awareness
Understanding Dementia Q3 2021
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Why you need to understand the complex landscape of later life care
Later life care can be both daunting to navigate and costly. But don’t put things off. It’s wise to both plan ahead and take some expert advice. None of us want to think about the care we or our loved ones might need in later life. But it’s wise to consider all options now and...
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Growing old without dementia: what people can do to improve their brain health
When we think about improving our health, are we thinking about the benefits for our brains as well as the rest of our bodies? As well as the profound emotional impact that dementia has on the people affected and their loved ones, this devastating condition also has a huge economic burden on our society, with...
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Did you know that Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia?
Helen Green talks through some of the key questions she receives around Alzheimer’s disease, which is still the most common subtype of dementia but still so widely misunderstood. What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Dementia is the umbrella term for a range of different conditions which affect the functioning of the brain – Alzheimer’s disease...
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The colourful way to help people with dementia
Careful colour choice can play a surprisingly significant part in making life easier and safer for people with dementia. Colour, used with care, can help to improve the lives of people with dementia. An interior colour scheme informed by dementia awareness can reduce the chances of falls and accidents, cut distressing navigation problems, improve accessibility...
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New app research has found a way to support those living with dementia
People living with dementia can see their quality of life and relationships improve through reminiscing about important personal events from the past. Reminiscence can have huge value in enhancing the wellbeing of people living with dementia. Reflecting on and sharing life events can improve their quality of life and relationships. Assumpta Ryan, Professor of Ageing...
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Let’s innovate our way to a brighter future for people with dementia
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on people living with dementia – they have been amongst the worst affected by the pandemic. However, can this devastating crisis lead to a breakthrough in dementia care? While the focus over the past 18 months has rightly been on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic that has destroyed and disrupted...
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How COVID-19 provides a model for dementia research
Recent developments could pave the way for a new generation of dementia treatments, but investment is critical to make this a reality. This year has seen the first new Alzheimer’s treatment in nearly 20 years approved for use in the US. Before too long, we will know whether the drug, aducanumab, will be approved for...
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Ways to cope when you’re looking after a loved one with dementia
Caring for a loved one who has dementia can come with its challenges. However, there are some small things you can do that might make life a bit easier. It can start with small jobs – doing their shopping, picking up medication – and over time it becomes more intensive as they require more support....
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The services and support that can make banking dementia friendly
People living with dementia can face various challenges with banking and may worry about staying financially independent. Dementia-friendly banking services are there to help. There’s an emotional side to money and banking that, ordinarily, we don’t think about. Yet financial independence is central to all our lives because it puts us in control. If you...
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Early warning systems need to be found for dementia
Forgetfulness and memory loss, even when mild, must be taken more seriously. These symptoms shouldn’t be accepted as just a normal part of ageing. Our research will find novel ways to measure the earliest signs of degeneration in the brain so it can be halted and treated before it’s too late. Diagnosing problems early Early...
