Wearable study to explore physical and mental health changes in carers and dementia patients
A six-month research project will explore the mental and physical health changes in 600 carers and dementia patients in their own homes via the Tracmo…
Assistive tech startup launches global competition to encourage dementia patients to engage in physical activity
Motitech, a Norwegian startup motivating older people and people with dementia to engage in physical activity, is holding its annual month-long global cycling championship, the…
High-tech wearable set to transform the lives of dementia patients and their carers
An innovation team from Swansea University is helping to refine a high-tech device, which is already making a “vital difference” to people living with dementia,…
NHS hospital embraces pioneering dementia technology to help encourage social interaction amongst patients
Salisbury District Hospital in Wiltshire has installed a number of interactive Tovertafel tables for its dementia patients, which are designed to stimulate the patients’ brains…
Nationwide historic and countryside sites to be made dementia-friendly in new three-year project
Wimpole in Cambridge Two of the UK’s most popular charities, the National Trust and Alzheimer’s Society, have unveiled a three-year project to make all of…
National campaign gives dementia patients access to information on local music-based events and services
Music for Dementia 2020, a national campaign aiming to make music more accessible for people with dementia, is launching a free Musical Map for Dementia,…
NHS hospitals embrace nostalgic décor to encourage memories amongst dementia patients
NHS hospitals throughout England are decorating their wards, rooms and corridors in 1940s and 1950s styles for dementia patients, creating a calming, familiar environment which…
Improved take-up of telemedicine for dementia patients could significantly reduce pressure off healthcare professionals, new research unveils
According to new research, expanded telemedicine services for dementia patients could significantly reduce local healthcare costs and ease pressure off healthcare professionals. These insights come…
Council trials robotic pets to help reduce anxiety and stress in those with dementia and learning disabilities
Providing a helpful companion for people with dementia and learning disabilities, Cambridgeshire County Council is piloting robotic cats to see how they can enhance people’s…
Guest Article: Innovative sensory garden project for dementia clients
Member of the garden group at work in the sensory garden Anastasia Barnes, OT Anastasia Barnes, a senior occupational therapist at the Emerald Centre in…