New dementia-friendly hub set to help the lives of dementia patients and their carers
Helping people with dementia and their carers stay active, a new programme of activities is set to be launched at the Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub…
£5,000 donation for interactive table to help dementia patients in residential home
Credit: Healthcare Business The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton, London have received an omiVista Mobii interactive table from the Santander Foundation to help…
New research reveals employees with early onset dementia are receiving a lack of support in the workplace and early dismissal
Employees with early onset dementia face a lack of support at work and early dismissal, with those working in low paid employment losing their jobs…
Dementia Friendly Walking project given funding boost to encourage dementia patients to get involved in physical activity
Scottish walking charity, Paths for All, has been given £50,000 to help those living with dementia get outdoors and get walking. The funding, which has…
Dementia specialist wins £1000 to create sensory garden for dementia clients
Anastasia Barnes, a senior occupational therapist at the Emerald Centre in Colchester, Essex, has won this year’s Cosyfeet OT Award. Anastasia Barnes The £1,000 award…
Research finds that night-time postural supports have major health benefits for older adults
Night-time positioning equipment, which is designed to ensure older people with complex health problems sleep in better positions, can make huge differences to individuals’ health…
Accessible tiling and accessories range to help those with visual impairments or dementia
AKW, a provider of accessibility solutions, has launched a range of white tiles and accessories for accessible bathroom installations, with a focus on aiding those…
Lincolnshire man recognised as Alzheimer’s Research UK Champion
Dedicated supporter Steve Boryszczuk has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK in recognition of his continued support as a speaker and fundraiser for…
Alzheimer’s charity calls on volunteers to form support group to tackle dementia
Volunteers in the Preston and Fylde areas in Lancashire are being asked to come forward to help form a new fundraising group to support charity…
Dementia crisis on the horizon due to lack of preparation, warns The Sound Doctor
Rosie Runciman, Co-Founder of The Sound Doctor Health educators The Sound Doctor have said that a dementia crisis could occur following the shocking statistic that…