Health Awareness
Understanding Dementia Q3 2023
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Why we need to make dementia the priority it should be
There’s no way to sugarcoat it – dementia devastates lives. One in three people born in the UK today will get dementia, and it’s the UK’s biggest killer. There are currently 900,000 people living with the condition, and that number is set to rise to 1.6 million by 2040. Dementia care crisis Dementia diagnosis rates...
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How reducing the risk of dementia is raising awareness
Approximately 55.6 million cases of dementia globally could be delayed or reduced. Alzheimer’s Disease International describes ways to reduce your risk of developing dementia through its World Alzheimer Report. Dementia is now the 7th leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death in the United Kingdom. Globally, 55 million people are living...
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Carers need more support to weather the cost of living crisis
Caring for a loved one who has dementia can cause financial hardship. However, there is support available that may help. Managing the current cost of living crisis is especially difficult for unpaid carers supporting loved ones. Carers UK research reveals that one in six unpaid carers are in debt because of caring; the proportion unable...
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Ways to make air travel a positive experience for people with dementia
Air travel can be a problematic experience for people living with dementia. A new research-informed booklet outlines the barriers they face — and how to overcome them. “People with dementia want to continue living life, their way, for as long as possible,” explains Ian Sherriff, BEM, Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, University of Plymouth. “That’s...
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People with dementia can live well each day with smart assistive technology
People with dementia could be supported to live more independently for longer with their condition, with the help of an innovative pair of smart glasses. A team from Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi has designed unique intelligent modular adaptive glasses with high interoperability and comfort (iMAGIC) for people with dementia. They...
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Stopping memory loss: how to use AI to diagnose and treat dementia early
Diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at its earliest stages is critical to stop the disease before severe memory loss takes place. Molecular and cellular changes to the brain are known to start decades before symptoms are apparent. One of these first steps is the over-production and deposition of the amyloid-ß peptide in the brain. We...
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Circadian lighting system explores ways to keep people with dementia safe and happy
Trials are underway to discover the extent to which circadian lighting systems can reduce levels of anxiety, stress and agitation in people with dementia. Circadian lighting, which aligns the body to natural daily cycles, helps reduce anxiety and stress and can offset a condition referred to as ‘sundowning.’ Innovators at Skyjoy are trialling a unique...
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A simple mobile app can help people monitor changes and detect dementia
A mobile app to test for cognitive decline could help streamline the process of diagnosing people who may have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Results from five-minute home tests may highlight deteriorating cognitive health and enable healthcare professionals to make an early assessment. Dementia detection with an app Dr Linda Sommerlade, Head of Operations at GT Diagnostics,...
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Two breakthroughs in dementia research that could lead to an improved patient experience
Scientists and researchers are making big steps forward in dementia diagnosis and treatment. Their findings could positively impact the lives of people with the condition. For Professor Claude Wischik — Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of TauRx Pharmaceuticals, global leader in tau-based Alzheimer’s disease research — there is now hope for people living with dementia....
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How a new support system could enrich the lives of people with dementia
Contribution from Hannah Wheat A model of personalised support could improve life for people with dementia and their carers by empowering them to make the best choices for their own care needs. In this country, there is a concerning gap in dementia support, notes Dr Tomasina Oh, Associate Professor, Dementia Care Programme Lead at the...
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Why we shouldn’t forget about the carers who support people with dementia
A diagnosis of dementia can change everything. As a specialist dementia nursing charity, we know that families need tailored support to help them care for loved ones living with the condition. There are many subtypes of dementia, which progress in different ways and display different symptoms. However, people who contact our helpline or attend our...
