New modern sensory cushion to provide “age-appropriate” design for those living with dementia
A new sensory cushion, designed to address feedback of sensory products being “too childlike,” has been launched by charity Designability after collaborating with unpaid carers,…
Research reveals that a simple eye test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s before the sign of symptoms
A study of more than 200 people at the Duke Eye Center in the USA suggests the loss of blood vessels in the retina could…
Pioneering trial looks at using Cannabis-based medicine to treat agitation and aggression in people with dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced it will fund a pioneering clinical trial at King’s College London investigating a cannabis-based treatment for people living with dementia.…
Multi-million-pound research grant set to improve care for people with dementia
The largest ever research grant to improve palliative and end of life care for people with dementia in the UK has been awarded to researchers…
University develops AI solution to detect common infection in dementia patients
Credit: University of Surrey The University of Surrey has developed new artificial intelligence (AI) which aims to improve the identification of urinary tract infections (UTI)…
Innovative robot could help people with dementia remain independent in their homes
Researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) in America have unveiled a new, pioneering robot that aims to help people living with dementia and other…
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…
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…
Oxygen therapy could help tackle dementia in patients with lung disease
New research has found that breathing in additional oxygen improves the function of blood vessels in the brain of people with breathing difficulties caused by…