Pioneering dementia study using art music and dance proves huge success
An innovative pilot study which looks at how the arts can benefit people with dementia has been successful, with results of the study showing high…
Apple devices and wearable tech could help identify mild cognitive impairment and dementia
A new study has revealed that utilising an iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and the Beddit sleep monitoring device, in combination with digital apps, may be…
New statistics reveal dementia accounts for more than 1 in 10 deaths in England and Wales
According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), dementia was the leading cause of death in England and Wales in 2018, accounting…
New study finds that socially active 60-year-olds are at a lower risk of developing dementia
According to new research from University College London (UCL), 50-year-olds and 60-year-olds that remain socially active significantly lower their risk of developing dementia later on…
Innovative app provides personalised guidance and support for dementia carers
Helping support family carers of people with dementia, CogniCare is an innovative app that offers guidance, expertise, resources and insights for carers. It is designed…
Innovative partnership encourages elderly people and those with dementia in care homes to participate in physical activity
A new partnership between British Cycling, Sport England and Norwegian startup Motitech will help motivate elderly people and those with dementia to remain active by…
Dementia and Hydration
The OT Service’s Kate Sheehan Repose Furniture & The OT Service’s Kate Sheehan have written an article highlighting the importance of keeping people with dementia…
Reducing the risks: Moving & handling and dementia across health and social care
Deborah Harrison is the founder of A1 Risk Solutions, an independent organisation that specialises in moving and handling, training risk assessment and consultancy. Deborah started…
Latest analysis shows people with dementia spend nearly £15 billion of their own money on social care
Alzheimer’s Society has revealed that people with dementia have had to spend almost £15 billion of their own money on social care since Government reforms…
New report says councils must review dementia care plans once a year in line with Care Act
A new review from Healthwatch England has revealed that fewer than half of people with a dementia care plan from their local council receive the…